Seven myths about bacterial vaginosis - Belfast Telegraph

Seven myths about bacterial vaginosis  Belfast Telegraph

Bacterial vaginosis, also known as BV, is twice as common as thrush, and as many as one-third of the UK's women will have it at some point, according to ...



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Keto crotch: Is it real and how to treat it

Image
hpv vaginal discharge :: Article Creator Cervical Cancer: Signs & Symptoms Your cervix is the lowest part of your uterus. It connects your uterus to your vagina. Cervical cancer is when cells in your cervix grow out of control. Cervical cancer is an overgrowth of cells in your cervix, which is the opening between your vagina and uterus. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) Anyone with a cervix is at risk for cervical cancer. However, the most common cause is long-term infection with certain strains of human papillomavirus (HPV). When cervical cancer is diagnosed early, it's very treatable. In the early stages, cervical precancers or cancers generally cause no pain or other symptoms. That's why it's vital for people with a cervix to get regular pelvic exams and Pap tests to detect cancer in its early stages when it's still highly treatable. The early stages of cervical cancer are stages I and II.  Stage I cancer i...
Read more

Shave your pubic hair if you want, but not at these times

Image
thrush on genital area :: Article Creator Vaginal Thrush: What's Up 'down There'? There are a number of myths circulating about vaginal thrush - like that a lack of hygiene is the cause or that yoghurt-dipped tampons are a home remedy. Here's what every woman should know about this common cause for itching and burning. Christin Klose/dpa With symptoms that include itching and burning, vaginal thrush is no fun. Many women are understandably reluctant to talk about it, although medical experts say that three out of four get it at least once in their lifetime. Also called vaginal yeast infection or vulvovaginal candidiasis, vaginal thrush is caused by an overgrowth of candida, a type of yeast, which is a type of fungus. The most prevalent microorganisms in a healthy vagina, lactobacilli, create a mildly acidic environment that inhibits the proliferation of pathogens. When the natural balance of bacteria and yeast is disrupted, infec...
Read more

What is Ivermectin, the drug Goa will give to all adults to combat Covid-19 - India Today

Image
Despite a raging debate on the efficacy of Ivermectin in treating Covid-19, Goa has decided to administer the anti-parasitic drug to everyone above 18 years in the state, irrespective of symptoms. While the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned against the general, unchecked use of Ivermectin, a study published in the American Journal of Therapeutics has said that regular use of the drug may significantly reduce the risk of contracting Covid-19. So, should you take Ivermectin? What has the Health Ministry said? What have researchers found about its efficacy? Here is all you need to know about Ivermectin. - What is Ivermectin? - What does the Health Ministry say on Ivermectin's usage? - Why has Goa prescribed Ivermectin for all adults? - What have WHO, other countries said on Ivermectin usage for Covid-19? - What have other researchers found on Ivermectin? - What are the side effects of Ivermectin? What is Ivermectin? Ivermectin is an oral drug used to treat parasitic infectio...
Read more