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Cytolytic Vaginosis: Why Your Recurring Thrush Might Not Be Thrush At All

Cytolytic Vaginosis: Why Your Recurring Thrush Might Not Be Thrush At All

Cytolytic Vaginosis: Why Your Recurring Thrush Might Not Be Thrush At AllKylie Sayce NP
Published on: 09/09/2026

Thrush-like symptoms but Candida tests are negative? Learn about cytolytic vaginosis, Lactobacillus, vaginal pH and why accurate diagnosis matters.

Why Do I Keep Getting BV After Sex?

Why Do I Keep Getting BV After Sex?

Why Do I Keep Getting BV After Sex?Kylie Sayce
Published on: 08/09/2026

If bacterial vaginosis keeps returning after sex, you are not alone. Learn why sexual activity can influence the vaginal microbiome and what current Australian guidelines recommend.

Recurrent UTIs in Women: Causes and Solutions

Recurrent UTIs in Women: Causes and Solutions

Recurrent UTIs in Women: Causes and SolutionsKylie Sayce
Published on: 04/07/2026

Discover why recurrent UTIs keep coming back, what causes the cycle, and when extensive investigation changes everything. Evidence-based information from Kylie Sayce NP.

3 Signs Your Vaginal pH May Have Changed — and What It Can Tell You

3 Signs Your Vaginal pH May Have Changed — and What It Can Tell You

3 Signs Your Vaginal pH May Have Changed — and What It Can Tell YouKylie Sayce
Published on: 01/07/2026

What does a high vaginal pH mean? Learn about normal vaginal pH, BV, thrush, sex, menopause, home pH testing and when recurrent symptoms need assessment.

Biofilms and Recurrent BV: Why Bacterial Vaginosis Keeps Coming Back

Biofilms and Recurrent BV: Why Bacterial Vaginosis Keeps Coming Back

Biofilms and Recurrent BV: Why Bacterial Vaginosis Keeps Coming BackKylie Sayce
Published on: 23/06/2026

BV keeps coming back despite treatment? Learn how bacterial biofilms, vaginal dysbiosis and microbiome changes may contribute to recurrent bacterial vaginosis.

What Is Vaginal Dysbiosis? Understanding Vaginal Microbiome Imbalance

What Is Vaginal Dysbiosis? Understanding Vaginal Microbiome Imbalance

What Is Vaginal Dysbiosis? Understanding Vaginal Microbiome ImbalanceKylie Sayce
Published on: 23/06/2026

Learn what vaginal dysbiosis is, how changes in the vaginal microbiome may contribute to recurrent BV, odour, discharge and ongoing vaginal symptoms.