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Genital dissatisfaction more prevalent in general population than expected according to new Swedish survey

A new study depicted that the genital self-image and satisfaction with one’s genitalia were generally low among Swedish men and women and genital size was not the only influencing factor for self-impression.

20 Jul 2022

CDC experts update on monkeypox in the United States

Scientists working with the CDC provide the latest information about monkeypox in the U.S.

19 Jul 2022

Study uncovers a new defense mechanism used by the immune system to combat Candida infections

Of all the fungi that live in the human body, the most infamous is probably the yeast Candida. This distant cousin of baker's yeast is notorious for causing various types of thrush that can be a major nuisance, but it can also lead to an invasive infection that may, on occasion, prove fatal.

13 Jul 2022

How is the microbiome of an infant influenced by mother's bacteria?

A recent study explores the sources and functional importance of certain key species in the mother-infant transmission of the microbiota.

5 Jul 2022

What you need to know about monkeypox

The World Health Organization said June 25 that monkeypox wasn't yet a public health emergency of international concern. More than 4,500 cases have been reported worldwide, with more than 300 in the U.S. And with public health officials unable to follow all chains of transmission, they're likely undercounting cases.

29 Jun 2022

Medical societies publish guidelines on how to treat pre-invasive lesions of the vulva

Four international medical societies have collaborated on consensus statements for physicians, published in the Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease, about how to treat pre-invasive lesions of the vulva.

21 Jun 2022

COVID-19's impact on sex and fertility

The potential effects of SARS-CoV-2 on sexual activity and fertility.

20 May 2022

Single-dose vaccine delivers protection against cervical cancer-causing HPV comparable to 2 or 3-dose regimes

A recent report suggested that a single dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination confers equivalent immunity to a two-dose schedule against cervical cancers caused by HPV.

14 Apr 2022

IQWiG highlights weak evidence on the use of two innovative high-risk medical devices

When assessing new examination and treatment methods involving high-risk medical devices in accordance with §137h of the German Social Code, Book V (SGB V), the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) examines the data submitted by the hospital and the manufacturer.

6 Apr 2022

Study uses 3D cervical organoids to show the danger of multiple infections

Infections with several pathogens simultaneously increase the risk of cervical cancer—these results from a study conducted on artificial 3D tissue models.

25 Feb 2022

Researchers assess outcomes of a self-care program for women with pelvic organ prolapse

University of Stirling researchers will explore the clinical and cost-effectiveness of an innovative self-management program designed to help improve the lives of women with pelvic organ prolapse.

31 Jan 2022

Unhealthy vaginal microbiome in mothers may contribute to infant deaths and altered development

A new study in mice from University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers showed that an unhealthy vaginal microbiome in pregnant mothers in combination with an unhealthy diet contributed to increased pup deaths and altered development in the surviving babies.

27 Jan 2022

New report reveals the alarming global impact of Group B streptococcus

A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) reveals the alarming global impact of Group B streptococcus (GBS) – a common bacterium that can be transmitted in the womb, during birth, or in the early weeks of life – leading to around 150,000 deaths of babies each year, more than half a million preterm births and significant long-term disability.

20 Jan 2022

How does SARS-CoV-2 infection impact female fertility?

In a recent study published in the journal International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, a team of researchers reviewed published literature that assessed the effects of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection on female reproductive health.

19 Jan 2022

Vagina News and Research

Genital dissatisfaction more prevalent in general population than expected according to new Swedish survey

CDC experts update on monkeypox in the United States

Study uncovers a new defense mechanism used by the immune system to combat Candida infections

How is the microbiome of an infant influenced by mother's bacteria?

What you need to know about monkeypox

Medical societies publish guidelines on how to treat pre-invasive lesions of the vulva

COVID-19's impact on sex and fertility

Single-dose vaccine delivers protection against cervical cancer-causing HPV comparable to 2 or 3-dose regimes

IQWiG highlights weak evidence on the use of two innovative high-risk medical devices

Study uses 3D cervical organoids to show the danger of multiple infections

Researchers assess outcomes of a self-care program for women with pelvic organ prolapse

Unhealthy vaginal microbiome in mothers may contribute to infant deaths and altered development

New report reveals the alarming global impact of Group B streptococcus

How does SARS-CoV-2 infection impact female fertility?

Microbial characteristics of COVID-19

Single-dose HPV vaccine could be effective for preventing cervical cancer

WHO recommends the use of first long-acting option to protect women from HIV

Trial positions single-dose HPV vaccination as a high impact public health intervention

Unexpected antibody discovery provides new insight into how the body responds to malaria infection

Women expressing feminine and masculine characteristics more likely to choose uterine-preserving surgery

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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