Vaginitis

This study compared two common antibiotics—azithromycin (single dose) and doxycycline (7-day course)—for treating anal chlamydia in women who also had a vaginal chlamydia infection. The goal was to see which treatment clears the anal infection better, since anal chlamydia often g…

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 gathered information from 32 people with cytolytic vaginosis, a poorly understood condition. Researchers aimed to identify risk factors, common symptoms, and how to diagnose it. They also looked at whether baking soda vaginal washes are an effective treatment. The goal…

This study looked at whether a low-dose vaginal estrogen tablet (Vagifem) is safe for women who have had breast cancer and are taking aromatase inhibitors. 31 postmenopausal women with a history of breast cancer used the tablet for vaginal dryness. Researchers measured their bloo…