Vaginal dysbiosis, Vaginismus and Vulvodynia

A stable microbiome, relaxed muscles and healthy nerves keep the vagina and vulva comfortable. Understand how dysbiosis develops, what can trigger vaginismus and vulvodynia, and the range of clinical and self-care strategies that reduce discomfort and support everyday wellbeing.

Lia Bote (illustrator)

PhD student at the Wellcome Sanger Institute in the Parasites and Microbes Programme. Her art and science can be found at https://bsky.app/profile/liabote.bsky.social

Christina Kim (writer)

Gates Cambridge Scholar and Master’s student at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, studying how immune cells contribute to ectopic pregnancy.

Ana Paredes (writer)

Postdoctoral Fellow at the Wellcome Sanger Institute investigating the role of metabolism in placental development and ectopic pregnancy.

Gynaecology 101: Anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system

Written by Valentina Lorenzi & Illustrated by Antonio García

Uterine fibroids, Endometriosis and Adenomyosis

Written by Charlotte Cassie & Illustrated by Petra Korlević

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Written by Marie Moullet, Ana Paredes & Illustrated by Megan Gozzard

Gynaecological Cancers

Written by Rina Sakata & Illustrated by Isabelle Zane