Content about Vagina

January 31, 2013
Monistat survey: 75% of women experience yeast infections, but misconceptions persist

Research has shown that 3-in-4 women will experience candidiasis, more commonly known as a vaginal yeast infection, and 67% are embarrassed by it, Insight Pharmaceuticals announced, citing an independent survey commissioned for Monistat.

TREVOSE, Pa. — Research has shown that three in four women will experience candidiasis, more commonly known as a vaginal yeast infection, and 67% are embarrassed by it, Insight Pharmaceuticals announced Wednesday, citing an independent survey commissioned for Monistat.

November 28, 2012
Biocom develops alternative to sanitary napkins, tampons

Regional life sciences association Biocom has introduced a new eco-friendly alternative to sanitary napkins and tampons. Enter FemmyCycle, a product from member FemCap.

SAN DIEGO — Regional life sciences association Biocom has introduced a new eco-friendly alternative to sanitary napkins and tampons. Enter FemmyCycle, a product from member FemCap.

The FemmyCycle was granted clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Nov. 16. FemmyCycle creator Alfred Shihata is familiar with developing feminine products. His FDA-approved FemCap is one of the few hormone-free, woman-controlled contraceptive methods available.

May 23, 2012
FDA approves treatment for vaginal fungus infections

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic treatment made by Perrigo for fungal infections of the vagina, the company said.

ALLEGAN, Mich. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic treatment made by Perrigo for fungal infections of the vagina, the company said.

Perrigo announced the approval of butoconazole nitrate 2% vaginal cream, a generic version of KV Pharmaceutical's Gynazole-1, used to treat vulvovaginal candidiasis, an infection caused by Candida fungus. KV voluntarily discontinued selling the drug in January 2009 due to manufacturing problems.

November 10, 2011
Kimberly-Clark recalls certain lots of Kotex tampon product

Kimberly-Clark on Wednesday recalled a limited number of a Kotex product distributed to specific stores in the United States.

DALLAS — Kimberly-Clark on Wednesday recalled a limited number of a Kotex product distributed to specific stores in the United States.

June 27, 2011
Summer's Eve delivers frank message in new campaign

Feminine hygiene brand Summer's Eve recently launched a video that encourages dialogue about the female anatomy.

LYNCHBURG, Va. — Feminine hygiene brand Summer's Eve recently launched a video that encourages dialogue about the female anatomy.

The brand launched the "That's Vaginal!" video to encourage consumers to move away from euphemisms and from treating the vagina as a taboo topic, Summer's Eve said, adding that the video will be supported with a redesigned website and candid attitude.

September 12, 2010
Lil' Drug Store Products introduces RepHresh Brilliant tampons

Lil' Drug Store Products has launched a "brilliant" feminine protection product....

NEW YORK Lil' Drug Store Products has launched a "brilliant" feminine protection product.

New RepHresh Brilliant tampons reduce the pH increase that occurs during a woman's period.

"In healthy women, vaginal pH is typically 3.5 to 4.5 and blood has a pH of 7.4, so during a woman's period, pH is elevated by menstrual fluids. Tampons retain the fluids that cause pH to increase. RepHresh Brilliant is the first tampon clinically shown to reduce the usual pH increase," said Lauren Streicher, assistant clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology.

March 15, 2010
Kimberly-Clark emphasizes women's health through new Kotex brand

Kimberly-Clark has launched a new feminine care brand that hopes to redefine the personal care...