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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.

Perimenopause and Your Intimate Microbiome

Perimenopause and Your Intimate Microbiome

Perimenopause and Your Intimate MicrobiomeKylie Sayce
Published on: 07/08/2026

Hormonal changes in perimenopause disrupt your vaginal microbiome — triggering recurrent infections and intimate symptoms. Find out why and what helps.

Understanding Vaginal Dysbiosis and Recurrent Infections

Understanding Vaginal Dysbiosis and Recurrent Infections

Understanding Vaginal Dysbiosis and Recurrent InfectionsKylie Sayce
Published on: 03/07/2026

Many women with recurrent BV, thrush or UTIs have measurable changes in their vaginal microbiome, including reduced Lactobacillus dominance. These patterns may be clinically relevant and require individual assessment.

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.

Understanding Gardnerella: What It Means for BV & Vaginal Health

Understanding Gardnerella: What It Means for BV & Vaginal Health

Understanding Gardnerella: What It Means for BV & Vaginal HealthKylie Sayce
Published on: 27/06/2026

Gardnerella detected on a vaginal test? Learn what it means, its link with BV, biofilm and recurrent symptoms, and why detection doesn’t always mean disease.

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.