Insights
Research summaries and clinician explainers. Every article is reviewed before it is published.
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
Strength training for women with Shannon’s Nutrition
This week on the show we have the wonderful Shannon Smith on the podcast, discussing her journey with weight training and how she has used this to help so many others achieve their goals!
18 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 2023Medicinal Mushrooms with Sophie Barrett
Today we welcome Sophie Barrett on the show! She walks us through the basics of how medicinal mushrooms can be hugely beneficial for your health. This is a must listen for all those interested in medicinal mushrooms, and want to know what they can do for you, but also what to look for!
11 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 2023PCOS with Kimberley Schamroth
Kimberly Schamroth is a Registered Nurse working in the space of women’s health and reproductive medicine for the past 5+ years. As a nurse at one of the leading fertility clinics in the United States, CCRM New York, she has worked with thousands of patients from across the globe to navigate their fertility journey.
7 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 2023Reflexology with Rowena Gledhill
Rowena Gledhill is a professionally trained and insured reflexologist, running her private clinic from a secluded, tranquil cabin in her garden in Dorset. She set up Weymouth Bay Reflexology in 2016, shortly after graduating with a Level 3 VTCT qualification in Reflexology.
28 Jul 2023
Does my Vaginal Microbiome Impact my Risk of Preterm Birth?
Preterm birth is when a baby is born too early. 1 in 13 babies born in the UK are born prematurely, with this number only rising. There are many risks associated with pre-term birth, with the earlier a child is born meaning the risk of health complications are higher.
25 Jul 2023Early Menopause with Jade Secker
This week on the podcast, Jess welcomes the wonderful Jade Secker on to the show. Jade so bravely shares her personal health journey, which started with uncomfortable vaginal symptoms, and involved an over 2-year journey to a place where she finally feels that she is getting back on track with her health.
20 Jul 2023
How can hormones impact your fertility journey?
Blog post written by Plan Your Baby. DID YOU KNOW THAT 2/3 OF WOMEN HAVE AT LEAST ONE HORMONE OUT OF RANGE THAT COULD BE AFFECTING OUR FERTILITY? This is a startling statistic, but it’s important to understand why it’s happening and what we can do about it.
18 Jul 2023