Bacterial vaginosis: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and prevention
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common imbalance of vaginal microflora in women of reproductive age. According to WHO, up to 301% of women...
Women's health
Tests during pregnancy: what tests does the expectant mother undergo?
Pregnancy is a special period in a woman's life, when not only her well-being, but also the development of her child depends on regular health monitoring...
Diagnosis of gardnerellosis: modern methods and approaches
Gardnerellosis, or bacterial vaginosis, is a condition in which the balance of the vaginal microflora is disrupted, and instead of lactobacilli, opportunistic microorganisms dominate, in particular...
Female infections: how to recognize, what to do and when to see a doctor
What are female infections? The term "female infections" refers to inflammatory or infectious diseases of the genitourinary system, including the vagina, cervix,...
Urethral swab: microbiological evaluation of the urethra in the diagnosis of STIs
Urethral swab is a basic laboratory method that remains indispensable in the comprehensive assessment of inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system. Despite the development of molecular...
STI culture: an accurate method for detecting hidden infections
Bacteriological culture (bact culture) for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is the gold standard for identifying pathogens of urogenital infections. Unlike...
Tests for women: why personalized diagnostics are the new norm
Modern medicine is increasingly moving towards a personalized approach, especially when it comes to women's health. Now there is no single list of tests "for...
Methods for detecting sexually transmitted diseases: what modern laboratory diagnostics are changing
Diagnosis of sexually transmitted diseases: the key to health Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have a complex and often hidden course. This makes diagnosis difficult,...
RW-Wassermann reaction: history, modern application and what is important to know
RW is an abbreviation that patients often encounter in doctor's orders. But what does it mean, how does the procedure work,...