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Vulva & Vagina Chronicles

Why Aren't We All Screened for Herpes?

The real-world limits of current tests, and what you should know before asking to be "tested for everything"

Jun 24 •

Let's Talk About Genital Herpes

What you need to know to clear up the confusion, erase the stigma, and get the best care

Jun 19 •

Bacterial Vaginosis - The Era of Treating Male Partners Has Arrived

A look at recurrent BV and a fantastic new study

Mar 7 •

Update on Vaginal Laser Therapy for Menopause

It still doesn't work!

Feb 18 •

Hormone Therapy Guide

Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT) and Hormone Therapy (HT) are the Terms Women Deserve

HRT Is Outdated, Misleading, and Long Overdue for Retirement

Jun 16 •

The Truth About Estradiol Levels and Menopause Hormone Therapy

Chasing “perfect numbers” can lead to confusion, misdiagnosis, and mistreatment

Jun 12 •

Sleepless in Perimenopause

Progesterone for Sleep: Miracle, Myth, or Misunderstood?

May 29 •

Cherry-Picked Testosterone: The Dangerous Game of Social Media Science

Testosterone, Dementia, and the Abuse of Observational Studies

May 22 •

Supplements & Such

Of Mice and Men...and Turmeric and Menopause

How rodent studies and weak science are driving the menopause supplement boom

Jul 14 •

The Death-Strewn Backstory of Big Supplement

History is about to repeat itself

Jan 18 •

Nutrafol is Linked with Liver Injury

Just one more reason not to take it...

Dec 11, 2024 •

Should I Take a Magnesium Supplement to Prevent Osteoporosis?

Nov 11, 2024 •

Recent posts

ADHD and Menopause: What We Know and What We're Learning

A Look at How Hormone Changes Might Be Fueling Cognitive Struggles for Women with ADHD

Jul 1 •

Hot Flashes & Hot Takes: Day 1 at the British Menopause Society Meeting

Calcium calculator, mood and perimenopause, and yes, even red light therapy for the vulva. Here's what caught my eye.

Jun 27 •

Why Aren't We All Screened for Herpes?

The real-world limits of current tests, and what you should know before asking to be "tested for everything"

Jun 24 •

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