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Vaginal pessary vs vaginal suppository: what’s the difference?

Vaginal pessary vs vaginal suppository: what’s ...

The words ‘suppository’ and ‘pessary’ are used interchangeably in everyday language to mean a ‘vaginally inserted’ dosage form. However, the medical terminology is a bit more pedantic. Medical terminology is...

Vaginal pessary vs vaginal suppository: what’s ...

The words ‘suppository’ and ‘pessary’ are used interchangeably in everyday language to mean a ‘vaginally inserted’ dosage form. However, the medical terminology is a bit more pedantic. Medical terminology is...

The Crucial Role of Vaginal pH

The Crucial Role of Vaginal pH

Does vaginal pH matter? Unlike skin, which has pH of typically 5.5, vaginal environment is more acidic, and pH is in a range of 3.8-4.5. The pH of the vagina...

The Crucial Role of Vaginal pH

Does vaginal pH matter? Unlike skin, which has pH of typically 5.5, vaginal environment is more acidic, and pH is in a range of 3.8-4.5. The pH of the vagina...

Recent advances in vaginal health

Recent advances in vaginal health

For generations women’s pain and discomfort has been downplayed. Now, the spotlight is finally being shone on vaginal health with exciting developments supporting reproduction, general comfort and health.  Evolution of...

Recent advances in vaginal health

For generations women’s pain and discomfort has been downplayed. Now, the spotlight is finally being shone on vaginal health with exciting developments supporting reproduction, general comfort and health.  Evolution of...

What role does the vaginal microbiome play in contracting STIs?

What role does the vaginal microbiome play in c...

Research has shown that the vaginal microbiome might be a factor in the risk of contracting Sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We do know that women diagnosed with Chlamydia are more...

What role does the vaginal microbiome play in c...

Research has shown that the vaginal microbiome might be a factor in the risk of contracting Sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We do know that women diagnosed with Chlamydia are more...

Prof Willa Huston: How does the microbiome impact pregnancy?

Prof Willa Huston: How does the microbiome impa...

Professor Willa Huston is a microbiologist at the University of Technology Sydney. She leads a research team who investigate sexually transmitted infections and the reproductive tract microbiome. Her research team...

Prof Willa Huston: How does the microbiome impa...

Professor Willa Huston is a microbiologist at the University of Technology Sydney. She leads a research team who investigate sexually transmitted infections and the reproductive tract microbiome. Her research team...

Dr Clinton Colaco: What's the difference between a UTI and STI?

Dr Clinton Colaco: What's the difference betwee...

In my clinical practice I have many patients coming in with urogenital symptoms - confused if they have an STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) or an UTI (Urinary Tract Infection).

Dr Clinton Colaco: What's the difference betwee...

In my clinical practice I have many patients coming in with urogenital symptoms - confused if they have an STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) or an UTI (Urinary Tract Infection).