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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).

How can you tell the difference between a yeast and a bacterial infection?

How can you tell the difference between a yeast...

The two most common vaginal infections are bacterial vaginosis (BV) and yeast infections (also known as vulvo-vaginal candidiasis, VVC or thrush). In fact, about 75% of women will have a...

How can you tell the difference between a yeast...

The two most common vaginal infections are bacterial vaginosis (BV) and yeast infections (also known as vulvo-vaginal candidiasis, VVC or thrush). In fact, about 75% of women will have a...

How does menopause impact the vaginal microbiome?

How does menopause impact the vaginal microbiome?

Once we’re in menopause - haven’t had a period in a year - the vaginal microbiome has changed to reflect low oestrogen levels. Menopause usually appears over a few years...

How does menopause impact the vaginal microbiome?

Once we’re in menopause - haven’t had a period in a year - the vaginal microbiome has changed to reflect low oestrogen levels. Menopause usually appears over a few years...

What are the Causes, Symptoms and Treatments for Vaginal Yeast Infections (Thrush)?

What are the Causes, Symptoms and Treatments fo...

Vaginal yeast infection, also known as thrush or candidiasis, is one of the most common vaginal infections. During their lifetime, a whopping 75% of women will experience at least one...

What are the Causes, Symptoms and Treatments fo...

Vaginal yeast infection, also known as thrush or candidiasis, is one of the most common vaginal infections. During their lifetime, a whopping 75% of women will experience at least one...