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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 […]

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!

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.

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 […]

best underwear for your vagina

Discover the benefits of wearing the best underwear for vaginal health. Cotton, fit, and style matter!

vaginal infections and pregnancy

When it comes to pregnancy, women know that taking care of their health is the number one priority. Unfortunately, developing a vaginal infection is one risk pregnant women face. Infections can cause complications during pregnancy so early detection and treatment are of utmost importance.  Types of Vaginal Infections in Pregnancy Vaginal infections may be caused […]

Your vaginal flora is another term for the vaginal microbiome, the mixture of good and harmful bacteria inside the vagina. Most of the bacteria present in a healthy vagina are of the type Lactobacillus, which you can think of as ‘good’ bacteria. Different strains of Lactobacillus produce lactic acid and hydrogen peroxide, which guard against infections, […]

Recurrent yeast infections can be frustrating. Learn more about the underlying causes and know what treatment options are available

Want to learn more about your microbiome with MyPathAdvantage? Talk to your doctor to find out if it’s right for you or contact us.