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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 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...

How does sex impact the vaginal microbiome?

How does sex impact the vaginal microbiome?

There is a lot that goes on during sex that can impact vaginal flora, from bacteria in incoming saliva, semen and vaginal fluids to the type of lube and condoms/barrier...

How does sex impact the vaginal microbiome?

There is a lot that goes on during sex that can impact vaginal flora, from bacteria in incoming saliva, semen and vaginal fluids to the type of lube and condoms/barrier...

Q&A with Jessica Lloyd on treating BV and yeast infections in practice

Q&A with Jessica Lloyd on treating BV and yeast...

We sat down with Jessica Lloyd, a qualified, experienced vulvovaginal specialist naturopath, and founder of My Vagina. The purpose of My Vagina is to revolutionise the way vaginas are treated,...

Q&A with Jessica Lloyd on treating BV and yeast...

We sat down with Jessica Lloyd, a qualified, experienced vulvovaginal specialist naturopath, and founder of My Vagina. The purpose of My Vagina is to revolutionise the way vaginas are treated,...