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Yeast Infection vs BV

Help! How Do I Tell the Difference Between A Yeast Infection, Aerobic Vaginitis and BV

Sometimes, vaginal infections can be so mild, you may not realize you have one. Other times, there is burning, itching...

Why MyPathAdvantage is Different

Why MyPathAdvantage is Different

We think women deserve valid and relevant answers about their health. That’s why PathAdvantage was started; a pathology laboratory, founded...

At-Home STI Testing Has Never Been Easier

At-Home STI Testing Has Never Been Easier

Regular testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is essential; many common STIs show no symptoms and can still cause serious...

What is Your Vaginal Microbiome Community State Type?

What is Your Vaginal Microbiome Community State Type?

One of the remarkable aspects of the vaginal microbiome is just how varied it can be from one person to...

What’s the Best Vaginal Health Test For You?

What’s the Best Vaginal Health Test For You?

Vaginal health tests (like ours) are becoming more common — and more accessible — thanks to advances in lab testing and...

Endometriosis & Your Vaginal Health

Endometriosis & Your Vaginal Health

Endometriosis affects 10 percent of women of reproductive age, yet we still know relatively little about its causes — largely...

Chlamydia, Gonorrhea & Syphilis, Oh, My! Scary Asymptomatic STIs!

Chlamydia, Gonorrhea & Syphilis, Oh, My! Scary Asymptomatic STIs! 

Would you believe the most common STIs often cause no symptoms? It’s true! And the impact on women is significant...

Bacterial Vaginosis: Promising Approach Prevents Recurrence

Bacterial Vaginosis: Promising Approach Prevents Recurrence

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is one of the most common vaginal infections, affecting 1/3 of women worldwide at some point in...

Can You Get an STI From a Toilet Seat?

Can You Get an STI From a Toilet Seat?

Bathrooms can be vile, unsavory and smelly places — so no wonder people think you can get an STI from...

What is Trichomoniasis?

When it comes to STIs, trichomoniasis, or trich as it is commonly called, is the most common curable sexually transmitted...

STI risk

How Do I Reduce My STI risk?

In an age where healthcare awareness is more crucial than ever before, understanding how to reduce your STI risk is...

What Your Doctor Can Learn From a Pap Test

Did you know that a Pap test offers much more information than just cervical cancer screening? Besides detecting cancerous and...

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