Women’s probiotics get marketed like they’re the cure-all for everything from recurring bacterial vaginosis (BV) and yeast infections to “mystery” discharge. Walk into any drugstore, and you’ll be confronted with shelves of them, often wrapped in pink and described as supporting women’s health or vaginal health. Here’s the catch. Supplements like probiotics are not FDA-regulated, and […]
Category: Vaginal Health
Endometriosis affects 10 percent of women of reproductive age, yet we still know relatively little about its causes — largely due to a long-standing lack of research in women’s health. A McKinsey analysis found that in 2019-2023 funding for companies focused on erectile dysfunction was six times higher than that for companies focused on endometriosis. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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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 […]