Insights
Research summaries and clinician explainers. Every article is reviewed before it is published.
Group B Strep (GBS): what you should know
What is it? GBS is a type of bacteria that can live either in the rectum or the vagina. This means any gender can have this bacteria present. How common is GBS? Very common. 2 to 4 women out of 10 will have GBS. Is GBS a health concern? Usually, no.
3 May 2024
Prevotella bacteria: what does this mean & what you can do
What is Prevotella bacteria? Prevotella species are a bacterial species present in the vaginal, seminal, gut microbiomes. These are gram-negative bacteria, which means they has strong cells walls and can therefore be difficult to treat even with antibiotics[1]. When can Prevotella be useful?
16 Apr 2024
DIV (Desquamative Inflammatory Vaginitis): what to know
What is it? DIV is a form of vaginitis. This includes symptoms such as inflammation, dryness, itchiness, large amounts of discharge, painful sex and other uncomfortable vaginal symptoms. DIV is seen as the further progression of AV (aerobic vaginitis), for more info on what this is then check our other blog on this here!
20 Feb 2024
AV (Aerobic vaginitis): what is it & do I have it?
AV or Aerobic Vaginitis is a condition that many people do not know anything about, however it is present in 5-13% of asymptomatic AFAB (assigned female at birth), with this being higher in those who do have symptoms!
5 Feb 2024
Ureaplasma: 6 things you should know
Ureaplasma is a group of bacteria which is often found in the reproductive, respiratory and urinary tracts of men and women. 2. What are the symptoms? Often you are symptomless if you have Ureaplasma. However, some common symptoms include: 3. How can Ureaplasma impact me?
31 Jan 2024
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) & your vaginal microbiome.
PID is a common disease and is increasingly related to your vaginal health and wellbeing, if you are having recurrent infections in your vaginal microbiome, then it more likely that one of these infections will travel to higher up reproductive organs and cause issues such as: infertility, chronic pain & ectopic pregnancies.
31 Jan 2024
Miscarriage risk: 4 ways your vaginal microbiome may impact this!
Approximately 15% of clinically recognised pregnancies end in miscarriage. Chromosomal problems account for around half of these pregnancies but for the other 50% the reason has been mostly unknown[1]. Therefore, it is really important for research to try and understand why this may be the case, so that we can prevent such.
31 Jan 2024
Vaginal Health during Menopause with Kate Waters
This week we have the wonderful Kate Waters on the podcast. Kate is an intimate health specialist and works with women of all ages to take control of their own health and understand their own body. She empowers them with knowledge and advice to deal with their intimate health concerns.
31 Jan 2024
Mycoplasma genitalium: the STD you should know about
What is it? This is a sexually transmitted bacterium. Any gender can have this. What are the symptoms? **it is important to note that not everyone has symptoms (in fact most infected with Mycoplasma genitalium show no symptoms at all) Why does this matter?
31 Jan 2024
The role of the vaginal microbiome in gynae cancers
So, firstly what are the gynaecological cancers? According to the Lady Garden Foundation, nearly 80% of us do not even know that there are 5 different gynaecological cancers. This is shocking that we know so little about our own health and bodies, let alone know what we can do to detect, prevent and treat such.
31 Jan 2024
The vaginal pH
One subject, often overlooked yet vital for overall well-being, is vaginal health. Beyond the hushed discussions, the balance of pH in the vaginal ecosystem plays an important role in people with vagina’s comfort, health, and quality of life.
31 Jan 2024
Pelvic floor health & your vaginal microbiome!
What exactly is the pelvic floor? For those with vaginas, the pelvic floor is the group of muscles that support the uterus, bladder and bowel[1]. What issues are associated with poor pelvic health? Weak pelvic floor muscles are associated with a range of different concerns including: What impacts my pelvic health?
31 Jan 2024