“When the vaginal microbiome is ‘off,’ that can result in vaginal infections such as BV, yeast infections and aerobic vaginitis,” she warned. “It can also result in a higher risk of ...

According to a small 2014 study, garlic tablets may be as effective as oral antibiotics at treating the symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection or BV, with fewer side effects. The study participants ...

Girls usually get a bruise or small cut of the outer labia. The vagina and urethra are protected by the labia and not harmed. For any bleeding, put direct pressure on the wound. Use a gauze pad or ...

These symptoms are often fairly mild. What’s more, they can seem very similar to symptoms of vaginal yeast or other bacterial infections, which can make them even more difficult to recognize.

Vaginal atrophy refers to inflammation, dryness, and thinning of the vaginal walls. Natural remedies include using lubricants, staying sexually active, exercising, and avoiding smoking. This ...

Brexafemme (Ibrexafungerp) is an antifungal drug indicated for the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), or vaginal yeast infection. It inhibits the synthesis of the fungal cell wall and is ...

Keep in mind that the use of lubricants and spermicides can contribute to yeast infections, too. Clearing the vagina can be as simple as peeing ... Sabeena S, Bhat P, Kamath V, Arunkumar G. Possible ...

Your diet also can affect vaginal odor, sometimes in a good way. Probiotic foods, like yogurt, may help to prevent yeast infection and keep the pH level of your vagina balanced. The antifungal and ...

Others can grow to the size of an orange or larger. You can find cysts just about anywhere on the body, including the vagina. A vaginal cyst is usually located on or under the lining of the vagina.

Start most women off on the subject of vaginal thrush, and they'll tell you that it can be one of the most irritating and troublesome conditions that a woman can experience. And although some ...

After more than a decade of work, researchers have reached a major milestone in their efforts to re-engineer life in the lab, putting together the final chromosome in a synthetic yeast (Saccharomyces ...