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Vaginal Health Experts

Below is a list of feminine health experts who can provide their perspective on any upcoming stories you may be working on. Some suggested topics for discussion include:

The In's and Out's of Vaginal Infections

• What vaginitis is and how a woman might prevent it.
• The difference between a yeast infection and other vaginal infections such as bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis.
• The treatment protocol if a woman does have a vaginal infection.
• What type of information every woman should share with her healthcare professional to help get an accurate diagnosis.

Navigating the Treatment Landscape

• The value of over-the-counter kits to help screen for vaginal infections.
• How a woman can relieve the symptoms of a vaginal infection while waiting to see a healthcare professional for diagnosis and prescription to treat the underlying infection.
• The difference between anti-fungal and anti-itch creams.

A Personal Look at Education and Communication

• How knowledgeable women actually are about their feminine health and anatomy, based on a survey of 300 Ivy-League educated women, ages 18-25.
• The best way for parents to broach the subject of teen sexuality with their daughters. Should mothers accompany their daughters on their first visit to the gynecologist?
• How a young woman can learn to empower herself about her health and body.
• Why do so many women feel ashamed and isolated when contracting a vaginal infection? How do we educate women not to feel like "pariahs"?