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Dr. Kate Stewart, MD
Dr. Kate Stewart, MD, is a Strategic Medical Advisor to Evvy.
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Vaginal & Hormonal Health
Vaginal Estrogen: Everything You Need to Know
Dealing with symptoms of menopause is frustrating, especially if it's causing vaginal dryness, painful sex, or frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Luckily, there's a possible solution that could help: vaginal estrogen therapy.
Sex & Relationships
How to Tell Someone You Have an STD
There’s a lot of misinformation and stigma surrounding sexual health, and most of us were never taught how to talk about STDs with a partner. Read this article for some tips on how to tell someone you have an STI and how to normalize the conversation.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health
What Happens if You Get an STD While Pregnant?
While having an STI / STD while pregnant can be scary, most infections can be easily treated before they harm you or your developing baby. The key is getting tested! Read more to find out what happens if you get an STD while pregnant.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health
What Is Ureaplasma? Symptoms and Treatment
Evvy's Senior Scientist explains what we know about Ureaplasma, including symptoms, treatment options, and where the science stands.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health
Trichomoniasis vs. Bacterial Vaginosis: What’s the Difference?
While bacterial vaginosis (BV) and trichomoniasis may seem similar, they’re two completely different infections. Since the causes and treatments are distinct, diagnosing them correctly is the best way to treat both infections and look after your reproductive health.
Sex & Relationships
What Are the Odds of Getting an STD From Oral Sex?
Many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be spread through oral sex. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the odds of getting or spreading an STD from oral sex depends on a few factors, including the type of STD infection, the type of oral sex (what body parts are used), and the number of times you had oral sex.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health
What is Endometriosis? Symptoms, Treatment, and Possible Causes
Endometriosis — or endo, as it's commonly known — is a condition that affects around one in 10 people assigned female at birth. Endo is an incredibly misunderstood condition, so we've put together a comprehensive explainer of the symptoms, possible causes, and treatments for endometriosis.
Vaginal Microbiome 101
How to Choose a Vaginal Microbiome Test
The vaginal microbiome has been getting more attention lately, and there are now a few different tests that you can do at home. But here's the thing: not all vaginal microbiome tests are made equal. So, we've put together a guide on what to look out for when you're looking for a vaginal microbiome test.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health
Race and the Vaginal Microbiome
Black women are more likely to develop bacterial vaginosis (BV) and yeast infections, and studies have shown there can be significant variations in the vaginal microbiomes of women from different racial groups. But we still don’t know enough about why this is the case, and how it’s linked to real life, tangible outcomes — this just isn’t good enough. In this article, we explore the relationship between race and the vaginal microbiome, plus what we still need to figure out.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health
What Is Serrapeptase? Benefits, Side Effects, and Other Need-To-Knows
If you’ve ever gone down the rabbit hole of vaginal health supplements, you may have come across serrapeptase or "biofilm busters". We look at the potential benefits of serrapeptase, its side effects, and whether it might support vaginal health.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health
Understanding Discharge and STDs
Learn about the relationship between discharge and STDs, recognizing symptoms, and when to seek medical advice.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health
Understanding Frothy Discharge
Discover the causes and implications of frothy discharge, and when you should seek medical advice. Get informed with our detailed guide.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health
Understanding Smelly Discharge: Causes and Remedies
Explore the causes of smelly discharge and effective ways to manage it. Learn how to maintain vaginal health with expert tips.
Sex & Relationships
Should Both Partners Get Tested for STDs?
STDs carry a lot of unnecessary stigma, which can be a massive barrier to testing and prevention. And if you're in a relationship, broaching the topic with your partner can feel too awkward to handle. Learn when and how often you should get an STI test, and how to talk to your partner about STI testing.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health
Can Chlamydia Cause Infertility?
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including chlamydia, are very common for any sexually active person. In most cases, they're easily treated and don’t cause complications. However, if left untreated, they can cause long-term complications, including infertility in some cases.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health
Can You Get an STD From a Toilet Seat? Exploring the Myth
Debunk myths and learn the truth about whether you can get an STD from a toilet seat, backed by medical insights and evidence.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health
15 Reasons Why You Have an Itchy Vaginal Area
There’s many reasons you might feel itchy down there, from a skin condition to a yeast infection to an STI. But there's a difference between what causes vaginal itching and what causes vulvar itching — we walk you through the most common causes of vaginal itching and how to stop it.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health
Fact Check: Is a Yeast Infection an STD?
Explore whether a yeast infection qualifies as an STD, and learn the symptoms, differences, and common misconceptions between yeast infections and STDs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trich.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health
Exploring Discharge Color Meaning: What's Normal?
Learn what different discharge colors mean for your health with our detailed guide on discharge color meaning. We explore yellow, pink, white, gray, and more discharge colors in our comprehensive guide to vaginal discharge colors.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health
A Complete Guide to At-Home STD Tests
Everything you need to know about at-home STD tests, including where to get them, how to take the test, and what happens after you get results.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health
Chlamydia vs Gonorrhea: Key Differences and Information
Uncover the crucial differences between chlamydia and gonorrhea, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Vaginal Microbiome 101
What Is Chlamydia Trachomatis?
Learn about causes, symptoms, and treatments for Chlamydia trachomatis, the bacteria behind the STI chlamydia.
Vaginal Microbiome 101
What is Neisseria Gonorrhoeae?
Learn about causes, symptoms, and treatments for gonorrhea, the second most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the U.S.
Vaginal Microbiome 101
What Is Trichomoniasis? Symptoms and Treatment
Learn about causes, symptoms, and treatments for trichomoniasis.
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