If you've ever taken antibiotics for an infection, you may have felt the effects in your vagina. That’s because antibiotics don’t discriminate. While they often work well to clear any immediate infection, they also disrupt your vaginal microbiome, leaving you vulnerable to imbalance and new infections. The good news? Research shows that the vaginal microbiome can recover with the right support.
Recurrent vaginal infections aren’t just inconvenient – they’re painful, persistent, and deeply frustrating. Despite how common they are, many women feel dismissed or stuck in an endless loop of ineffective treatments. At UVISA, we know the first step in solving a problem is truly understanding it, and that starts with listening. Our research journey began with a simple goal: to understand what women are actually experiencing and how the current system is failing them. Here’s what they told us and what we learned.
Boric acid has become a last resort for women seeking relief from vaginal infections. Across social media and health forums, countless stories describe how using this household chemical seemed to succeed where other treatments failed, finally breaking the frustrating cycle of repeat infections. But what does the science actually say about boric acid? Is it safe? Effective? How does it work – and if it’s so promising, why isn’t it regulated? Let’s unpack the evidence (and the warnings that come with it).
At UVISA, we are a channel and an ecosystem for knowledge-sharing, bringing curiosity into how the intimate health of women can be perceived, communicated and improved.
Inclusivity matters to us. While we sometimes use 'her' when discussing vaginal health for simplicity, we recognize that not everyone with a vagina identifies as a woman. No matter your gender identity, you're welcome here—our work is for you.
UVISA's solution utilises light therapy to naturally restore the vaginal microbiome...
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