#Askevvy Contributor

Caitlyn Tivy, DPT, OCS

Caitlyn Tivy, DPT, OCS is an energetic, driven medical writer with a background in healthcare. She have deep expertise in developing clinical programs, focusing on topics in medicine, health and wellness, biomedical research, and pelvic health. She is certified through the American Medical Writers Association.

#AskEvvy Articles by Caitlyn Tivy, DPT, OCS

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

What is Pelvic Floor Therapy?

Pelvic Floor Therapist Caitlyn Tivy discusses the basics of pelvic physical therapy and its role in your vaginal health care.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

How Lactobacillus Gasseri Can Support Your Vaginal Health

Learn everything you need to know about Lactobacillus gasseri, an equally hard working cousin of the protective bacteria L. crispatus.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

What Is Interstitial Cystitis?

Learn about the causes and available treatments for IC as well as a summary of the existing research on its relationship to the vaginal microbiome.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

I Have BV: What Treatment Options Are Available?

We explain the most common pharmaceutical treatments for BV and how they affect your vaginal health.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Does PCOS Affect the Vaginal Microbiome?

Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatments for PCOS, how it can affect ones health, and of course, the vaginal microbiome!

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Is Hypothyroidism Affecting Your Vaginal Health?

Learn how hypothyroidism can impact vaginal and gynecologic health, including sexual function, menstrual cycles, and possibly even the vaginal microbiome.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

What Happens to the Vaginal Microbiome During Pregnancy?

Learn how the vaginal microbiome shifts during the first, second, and third trimesters of pregnancy and throughout the postpartum transition.