A new research found an association between an healthy intestine microbiota and certain eating habits. The term “intestinal microbiota” describes the billions of microorganisms that live within our intestines. They influence the way we absorbContinue reading
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Therapeutic interventions on pelvic floor dysfunctions
The pelvic floor is a complex of muscles that supports many pelvic organs and acts as a “hammock” for intestine, rectum, bladder, urethra, uterus and vagina. Medical specialists have ignored this anatomical district for longContinue reading
Yogurt to fight Candida infections?
I increasingly observe that many women use yogurt to deal with vaginal Candida infections. Is this home remedy backed by scientific research? The answer is yes: studies confirm the effectiveness of yogurt for this typeContinue reading
Our vagina: what an amazing organ
Not much is known about vagina although half of the world’s population has this amazing organ. A 2016 survey found that a large portion (65%) of young women have trouble saying “vagina”. Many of themContinue reading
Microbiota and microbiome: what are they?
These two terms microbiota and microbiome are often used as synonyms, but in reality there are subtle differences between the two. What are they? • gut microbiota accompanies the person from birth and influences theContinue reading
Recurrent bacterial infections: it is useless to treat them without attacking the bacterial deposit
Those people who suffer from recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) could expect progress thanks to the research conducted by the University of Queensland. Urinary tract infections are one of the most common and bothersome bacterialContinue reading
N-acetyl-cysteine: much more than a simple mucolytic
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a powerful antioxidant that defends the body from a number of problems caused by oxidative stress that include inflammation, infections and much more. In our body, NAC becomes cysteine. Cysteine is anContinue reading
The mystery of vulvodynia Part II
The challenge of treatment Relieving the symptoms of vulvodynia can be a challenge because no treatment works for all women. In fact, one method that works well for one woman may be ineffective for another.Continue reading
The mystery of vulvodynia – PART I
Vulvodynia is a vulvar pain syndrome characterized by a series of persistent discomforts without an identifiable cause. It can affect women of any age, regardless of whether they are sexually active. According to some estimates,Continue reading
The benefits of folic acid
I have been reading some articles about folic acid, its benefits, the risk of its deficiency and so much more. What is folic acid? Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, a water-soluble vitaminContinue reading
Endometriosis and autotransplant of human pluripotent stem cells
Researchers at Northwestern Medicine, a prestigious University of Chicago, have taken the first step in bioengineering of the human uterus to deal with endometriosis, infertility and endometrial cancer. This study is the first to showContinue reading
A compromised microbiome is one of the causes of the invasion of breast cancer
New research from the University of Virginia suggests that an inflamed bowel without a bacterial physiological flora makes breast cancer much more invasive and spreads more quickly to other parts of the body. Melanie RutkowskiContinue reading
Endometriosis and fatigue
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a gynecological condition that causes debilitating pain and many other symptoms that reduce the quality of life. Usually women suffering from this condition have a strong and abundant flow duringContinue reading
More than just anatomy: sex differences of the lower urinary tract
Biological differences between women and men go far beyond basic anatomy. A new review entitled “Sex differences in lower urinary tract biology and physiology” published in the magazine Biology of Sex Differences highlights how knowledgeContinue reading
Candida Albicans resistant to medicines: if you can’t beat it, let’s make it starve!
How to fight a fungal infection with Candida Albicans that becomes increasingly resistant to medicines? Making it starve! The discovery was made by a team of researchers from the University of Buffalo and Temple University.Continue reading
Side effects of antibiotic therapy
We read too often personal testimonies – on forums or Facebook groups that deal with the topic – that talk about a systematic intake of antibiotics after an acute episode of cystitis. Of course, thoseContinue reading
Bladder microbiome
Before, there was talk of intestinal microbiome. Then of vaginal microbiome. Now it seems that microorganisms in the female bladder also play an important role in health. In recent times, therefore, we hear most oftenContinue reading
Recurrent cystitis, N-acetylcysteine, D-Mannose and Morinda citrifolia
Last week I read for you “Efficacy of N-acetylcysteine, D-Mannose and Morinda citrifolia to Treat Recurrent Cystitis in Breast Cancer Survivals” study by Doctor Debora Marchiori and Doctor Pier Paolo Zanello. The study showed thatContinue reading
Endometriosis: antioxidants against oxidative stress, inflammation and pain
To deal with endometriosis is a real challenge. We have already seen together that endometriosis can be managed with drugs or surgery, but the recurrence rate is very high. Researchers have been “exploring” the worldContinue reading
Recurrent UTIs and probiotics
I have read a review entitled “The role of probiotics in women with recurrent urinary tract infections” written by researchers Turgay Akgül and Tolga Karakan. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most frequent bacterial infections.Continue reading