Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

Study: Ibrexafungerp tablets effectively treat vaginal yeast infection

November 25, 2021

Ibrexafungerp (Brexafemme; Scynexis) therapy has cleared signs and symptoms of vaginal yeast infection in 73.9% of patients in a recent study.

First fungicidal medication for VVC approved by the FDA

November 08, 2021

In this video, Barb Dehn, NP, discusses Brexafemme, the first fungicidal medication approved for the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis.

New risk factors for vulvovaginal candidiasis and recurrence

October 20, 2021

A study in the European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases has identified 2 new risk factors for vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC)—frequency of indigestion of milk and dairy products, and changes in bowel habits.

Diagnosing and treating vaginal discharge

October 18, 2021

Inappropriate treatment is widespread among women with vaginitis symptoms, according to a study conducted in a community practice setting.

Data aid in treatment for vulvovaginal health, sexual function after cancer

October 11, 2021

Analyzing the relationship between data from patient self-reports and clinician ratings of vulvovaginal tissue health following cancer can help provide better sexual function treatment for patients, according to a recent study.

CDC guidelines on STIs update some 'old questions'

September 24, 2021

New guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the screening of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) offer new ways to ask common questions.

Study finds Mycoplasma genitalium just as prevalent as Chlamydia trachomatis at health center

September 08, 2021

A cross-sectional study in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections has found that Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) is just as prevalent as Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) among women seen at a sexual health center in Australia.

Lichen sclerosus: Review of a vulvar dystrophy with malignant potential

August 09, 2021

This acquired chronic dermatosis has a 6- to 10-fold predilection for women, so it is especially relevant to a gynecologist’s practice.

New guidelines for bacterial vaginosis diagnosis and treatment

August 04, 2021

The CDC updated its guidelines for diagnosing and treating STIs, which included updates on the diagnosis and treatment of bacterial vaginosis (BV) in pregnant and nonpregnant women.

Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Have Increased Susceptibility to Oral and Vulvovaginal Candida Species Infections

May 17, 2021

The most significant finding is to watch for symptoms of VVC in women with T2D.