Vulvovaginitis

This trial tests whether taking a specific probiotic supplement (Lactobacillus crispatus Lc-G22) alongside standard antifungal treatment can help prevent repeat vaginal yeast infections. One hundred women with a history of frequent yeast infections will receive either the probiot…

This trial investigates whether taking a postbiotic supplement daily for four weeks can help ease symptoms of vaginal yeast infections in women. Participants are sexually active women with a confirmed yeast infection. The study compares the postbiotic to a placebo to see if it im…

This study tested a new oral medication, oteseconazole, to see if it can prevent recurrent yeast infections in women who have had at least three infections in the past year. Over 400 participants took either the study drug or a placebo for 12 weeks after an initial treatment, and…

This study tested a new oral medication, oteseconazole, to see if it can prevent recurrent yeast infections in women who have had at least three infections in the past year. Participants first received standard treatment for their current infection, then took either oteseconazole…

This study tested a device that uses UVA and blue light to treat bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections. 38 women received one or two light treatments. Researchers checked if symptoms improved and if the vaginal microbiome became healthier. The goal is to find an alternative to…

This study tested a vaginal pessary (Gedea) in 26 women with yeast infections. Participants used the device daily for 6 days. Researchers checked if symptoms like itching and burning went away by day 7 to 14. The goal was to see if the device could safely treat the infection with…

This study tested whether a rapid point-of-care test (Xpert® Xpress MVP) helps doctors diagnose vaginal infections more accurately than usual methods. 351 women with symptoms like discharge or itching were randomly assigned to either usual care or the rapid test. Researchers then…

This study tested a fractional carbon dioxide laser treatment for women with vaginal and urinary symptoms like dryness, burning, pain during sex, and incontinence. One hundred women received three laser sessions about six weeks apart. The main goal was to see if symptoms improved…

This study followed 603 pregnant women in South Africa to see if infections or bacteria in the vagina are linked to how early they give birth. Researchers tested for sexually transmitted infections, yeast, and other germs at the start of pregnancy and again at 30-34 weeks. The go…