Insights
Research summaries and clinician explainers. Every article is reviewed before it is published.
What does the colour of my discharge mean?
Are you unsure what the colour and consistency of your discharge means? Keep reading. Yellow/grey/green Brown/ red Clear / White White / cottage cheese like If you are curious or concerned about your vaginal health, then screen 100% of bacteria & yeast present with ScreenMe’s Vaginal Microbiome Test.
31 Jan 2024
Is there a connection between the vaginal microbiome and the gut microbiome?
So, in short, the answer is yes, but in all honesty the research is still developing for this, and both the gut microbiome and vaginal microbiome are very complex, so we are still figuring out the specifics!
31 Jan 2024
5 tips when looking for intimate hygiene products
First, it is important to remember that you don’t need to have feminine hygiene products. Your vagina is self-cleaning, and the best way to clean your vulva is simply with water.
31 Jan 2024
How menopause can impact your vaginal health (GSM explained):
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause or GSM, is a relatively new term which has been used to describe a range of different menopausal symptoms relating to your vaginal health, including: GSM is a term that has replaced the previously used term of Vaginal Atrophy, as this was felt to not appropriately describe the full range of…
30 Jan 2024
Your vaginal microbiome during pregnancy!
Is it normal for the vaginal microbiome to change? In short, yes. The vaginal microbiome is dynamic, and therefore often changes due to many different factors as well as pregnancy including: over your menstrual cycle, with age, following hormonal changes, as a result of diet and lifestyle changes, during an infection.
30 Jan 2024
Recurrent BV? Biofilms may be to blame…
What are biofilms? Bacterial biofilms are a community/group of bacteria that have created a matrix structure.[1]. This biofilm forms around a cluster of bacteria, acting to protect them. Why do biofilms matter? The structure of biofilms makes it easy for them to ‘stick’ to surfaces, such as your vaginal epithelial [vaginal lining].
8 Jan 2024
Trichomonas Parasite: causes, symptoms, treatment & more!
The trichomonas vaginalis parasite can cause Trichomoniasis, which is a sexually transmitted infection. This is the most common STI which is nonviral. How do I get it? This is a sexually transmitted parasite, so is transmitted if you have sex without a condom.
30 Aug 2023
How to solve your recurring vaginitis!
Vaginitis, learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment, as well as how it is related to your vaginal microbiome. What is it? The NHS defines vaginitis as the soreness and swelling in and around the vagina. It’s common and symptoms include: What are the causes?
21 Aug 2023
Is there a link between Fusobacterium and Endometriosis?
There has been a lot in the news about ‘fusobacterium’ in relation to Endometriosis, so ScreenMe breaks this down, as well as highlighting how your vaginal microbiome can therefore play a key role in your Endometriosis journey! Endometriosis Endometriosis is a very common condition, affecting at least 1 in 10 women.
14 Aug 2023
Does your vaginal health impact IVF success?
The need Fertility issues are increasingly experienced or discussed, for example 19% of all couples are unable to conceive after a year of unprotected sex, with 10% of all couples still being unable to conceive after 2 years of unprotected sex. This means that ART [assisted reproductive technologies] like IVF, are becoming much more commonplace.
14 Aug 2023
How can Endometriosis impact your vaginal health
Those with Endometriosis are also more likely to experience vaginal dryness and a disrupted vaginal microbiome, which often leads to more painful sex. There are multiple theories as to why exactly this is the case including: 2. Higher prevalence of bad bacteria 3.
8 Aug 2023
4 ways your vaginal health could be limiting your fertility
Your vaginal microbiome is really important in a whole range of health outcomes including: recurrent UTIs, BV, STDs, vaginal dryness, and more, however today we will focus on the role of vaginal health in your fertility and chances of success. Note: when discussing the vaginal microbiome, we will often reference the relative amounts of bacteria present.
2 Aug 2023