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IUDs and Vaginal Microbiome
Did you know that the use of copper intrauterine devices (Cu-IUDs) has been associated with an increased acquisition of bacterial vaginosis (BV)? A study conducted on 266 participants found that...
IUDs and Vaginal Microbiome
Did you know that the use of copper intrauterine devices (Cu-IUDs) has been associated with an increased acquisition of bacterial vaginosis (BV)? A study conducted on 266 participants found that...
Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma
(Small, Sneaky & Sinister) In the past few years there’s been a rise in questioning the impact of Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma bacteria on the vaginal microbiome. These lesser known pathogens...
Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma
(Small, Sneaky & Sinister) In the past few years there’s been a rise in questioning the impact of Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma bacteria on the vaginal microbiome. These lesser known pathogens...
Dr Leader discusses a clinical scenario of recu...
Associate Professor Leo Leader is one of the most experienced Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in Sydney and has been practicing and teaching for over 35 years. He holds an appointment in...
Dr Leader discusses a clinical scenario of recu...
Associate Professor Leo Leader is one of the most experienced Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in Sydney and has been practicing and teaching for over 35 years. He holds an appointment in...
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 vaginal yeast infection in...
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 vaginal yeast infection in...
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
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...