Author: MyPathAdvantage

When it comes to STIs, trichomoniasis, or trich as it is commonly called, is the most common curable sexually transmitted infection. It’s spread through vaginal fluids and semen during sexual intercourse. The complicated sounding name comes from the parasite, Trichomonas vaginalis.  The reason it’s so common is that most people (up to 95%) don’t have […]

STI risk

In an age where healthcare awareness is more crucial than ever before, understanding how to reduce your STI risk is essential. Whether you’re navigating a new relationship or maintaining a long-term one, taking proactive steps to guard against sexually transmitted infections and prevent their risks should be a top priority. From regular screenings to safe […]

Did you know that a Pap test offers much more information than just cervical cancer screening? Besides detecting cancerous and precancerous cervical cells, a pathologist can learn a great deal from this simple cellular scraping taken from the cervix and vagina. At PathAdvantage, where all MyPathAdvantage tests are analyzed, we also receive Pap tests from […]

Medication for Vaginal Infection

Persistent vaginal infections can be both frustrating and worrisome, leaving most women feeling helpless when repeated treatments fail to provide relief. It’s one thing to get a vaginal infection, but it’s another when, despite following doctors’ orders, stubborn infections return over and over. Understanding the underlying causes of recurrent infections is necessary to find lasting […]

Hair removal and STI

Between trimming, waxing, sugaring, lasering, and going all-natural, the options for pubic hair grooming are plentiful. But many women may want to know if their grooming habits, like getting a Brazilian, could affect your vaginal health and make them more likely to get an STI. So before you make that appointment, read over this guide.  […]

Vaginal Health by the Decade

Explore how to maintain optimal vaginal health through every life stage, from the 20s to the 50s in our latest blog!

Pap Smears

Meet LBC Pap tests, the latest advancement over the Pap smear.

Vaginal discharge

What is normal for vaginal discharge? Here is a guide to the appearance and texture of vaginal discharge and what it might mean.

Postpartum mother in underwear holding baby, highlighting recovery and vaginal health

Read our quick guide to help navigate the healing and care of your postpartum vaginal recovery.

Stress affects hormones, the immune system, gut microbiome and your vaginal health! Learn why stress management is crucial for your well-being.

Itching, Burning, Discharge! When you have something unpleasant going on down below, it may take a minute—or even a doctor’s appointment—to figure out what kind of infection it is. That’s because some vaginal infections can have similar symptoms. How to differentiate a yeast infection from bacterial vaginosis from aerobic vaginitis? Here, we break down what […]

Hormones impact not only your mood but shape every stage of women’s reproductive health from puberty to menopause!