Insights
Research summaries and clinician explainers. Every article is reviewed before it is published.
Anti-Fungal Resistance & the Intimate Microbiomes: A Growing Challenge
The delicate balance of the vaginal, seminal, urine, and uterine microbiomes plays a crucial role in maintaining reproductive, intimate and overall health. However, fungal resistance is an emerging threat that can disrupt your microbiome balance. What is Anti-Fungal Resistance?
8 Jan 2025
HPV, cervical cancer, & your vaginal microbiome
The vaginal microbiome is increasingly being shown to potentially play a key role in protecting against cervical cancer. This protection stems from its ability to maintain a healthy environment that reduces the risk of infections (including HPV), and inflammation.
1 Jan 2025
Anti-fungal resistance and recurrent thrush
NEW ARTICLE SUMMARY Increasing rate of non-Candida albicans yeasts and fluconazole resistance in yeast isolates from women with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis in Leeds, UK Published: October 2024 What was studied? This study analysed 5461 vaginal swabs from women with suspected complicated or recurrent yeast infections (thrush). Samples were taken between April 2018 and March 2021.
20 Dec 2024
How Lactobacillus species may fight inflammation
NEW ARTICLE SUMMARY: Vaginal lactobacilli produce anti-inflammatory β-carboline compounds Published: October 2024 What was studied? This study investigated the species Lactobacillus crispatus and its role in the vaginal microbiome. This was done by isolating some of the chemicals produced by this species, and then testing the impact of these chemicals on inflammation.
18 Dec 2024
Lactobacillus iners & vaginal health
NEW ARTICLE SUMMARY: Contribution of Lactobacillus iners to Vaginal Health and Diseases: A Systematic Review Published: 2021 What was studied? This study investigated the species Lactobacillus iners and its role in the vaginal microbiome. This was done by reviewing a multitude of studies on this species and commenting on their findings as a whole.
18 Dec 2024
Cervical dysplasia & the microbiome
NEW ARTICLE SUMMARY: Compositional and functional differences of the vaginal microbiota of women with and without cervical dysplasia Published: 2024 What was studied? This study investigated the composition & function of vaginal microbiomes. They compared the vaginal microbiomes of 177 women who have cervical dysplasia to 177 of women who do not.
18 Dec 2024
Recurrent Thrush & How ScreenMe Helps!
75% of people with vaginas will have thrush in their lifetime, and in the UK 1.2 million women will have recurrent thrush[1]. Thrush is not an issue isolated to people with vaginas. 1 in 25 of people assigned male at birth will develop thrush in their lifetime.
16 Dec 2024
The Vaginal MYCObiome!
So we may have heard of the vaginal microbiome, but have you heard of the vaginal MYCObiome? This refers to the key fungal species in the vaginal environment. These species live alongside bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms. ScreenMe explores 5 of the common species that may be impacting your intimate health!
9 Dec 2024
Hormone imbalance & fertility: Future Woman guest post
We are lucky to have a guest blog post from our friends at FUTURE WOMAN, who specialise in helping women tackle the challenges of hormone imbalances. But which hormonal issues most often impact fertility? Let’s dive into the five most common imbalances they encounter, and how to address them effectively. 1.
28 Nov 2024
5 ways your vaginal microbiome can influence your hormones
The vaginal microbiome and hormonal health are intricately connected, forming a dynamic relationship where each can influence the other. This interplay impacts various aspects of health, from reproductive function to systemic hormone balance. 2. Oestrogen Regulation 3. Menstrual Cycle Impact 4.
28 Nov 2024
5 Ways to Improve Vaginal Health: Why It Matters and How ScreenMe Can Help
Maintaining optimal vaginal health is crucial for overall well-being, not only because it affects intimate comfort and reproductive health, but also because it plays a key role in protecting against infections and supporting hormonal balance.
7 Nov 2024
Gardnerella Vaginalis & BV: explained
What is it? Gardnerella vaginalis is an anaerobic bacteria species that can be present in your vaginal microbiome. Why is it important? Gardnerella vaginalis is fine in small relative amounts (percentage). However, when Gardnerella vaginalis becomes too dominant in the vaginal microbiome and grows too much, it can develop in to bacterial vaginosis (BV).
12 Sept 2024