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Dana Alloy

Dana Alloy is dedicated to transforming lives through female-specific research and technology and utilize my scientific and business backgrounds to advance innovation in this area. Recognizing the urgent need for female-specific health solutions, she completed a research degree in Women's Health at the University College of London where she focused on menstrual health (both diagnostics and tracking) as well as reproductive health disorders.

Dana works with companies across the FemTech and digital health industries, translating complex scientific research to inform product development, user experience, and communication strategies.

#AskEvvy Articles by Dana Alloy

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Does Menopause Increase the Risk of UTIs?

Learn how menopause affects the vaginal microbiome, why it can make you more prone to UTIs, and what you can do to prevent it.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Fact Check: Do Period Products Affect Vaginal Health?

We look at how period products affect the vaginal microbiome and fact-check the available evidence on whether period products can be harmful to your vaginal health.
Sex & Relationships

Why Does Sex Hurt? 10 Causes of Pain During Sex

From vaginal dryness to lichen sclerosus, we’ve put together a list of ten things that can create pain with sex so you can stop googling and focus on finding pleasur
Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Everything You Need to Know About Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus

From causes to diagnosis to treatments, we cover everything there is to know about lichen sclerosus, a long-term inflammatory skin condition that causes dry patches on the vulva and anus.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health

What Is Vulvar Lichen Planus and How Do I Treat It?

Learn about vulvar lichen planus, a chronic skin condition that causes inflammation and rash on the vulva and vagina, along with its symptoms, causes, and available treatments.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health

What to Know About Antibiotics and Yeast Infections

We explore how antibiotics can lead to yeast infections, what kind of antibiotics carry the highest risks, and what you can do about it. 
Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Here's How Feminine Hygiene Products Can Harm Your Vagina

People use feminine hygiene products like intimate washes, wipes, and douches thinking they’re looking after their vaginal health. But do feminine hygiene products do more harm than good?
Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Menopause and Vaginal Dryness: What Treatments are Available?

Along with hot flashes and mood swings, vaginal dryness is a hallmark symptom of menopause. Learn about the many treatment options that reduce vaginal dryness during menopause.
Woman with Recurrent Vaginal Infections
Vaginal & Hormonal Health

7 Reasons Why Your Vaginal Infection Won’t Go Away

From biofilms to menopause, there are many reasons why your vaginal infections may be coming back or—equally as frustrating—not ever going away in the first place.
Sex & Relationships

Fact Check: Can Condoms Cause BV or Yeast Infections?

Condoms are staples of safe, satisfying sex, known to protect against STIs. But can they be a trigger for vaginal infections? Read the article to find out.
Vaginal Microbiome 101

Bacterial Vaginosis vs. Yeast Infections: What’s the Difference?

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) and yeast infections are two very common vaginal conditions, but it can be tricky to tell them apart. Read the article to learn about their key differences
Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Can My STI Cause Pelvic Inflammatory Disease? The Facts.

Read the article to learn about the relationship between STIs and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and the preventative health measures you can take when it comes to PID.
Vaginal Microbiome 101

The Ultimate Guide to Yeast Infections

From symptoms to diagnosis to treatment, learn everything you ever wanted (and needed) to know about yeast infections.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health

How to Tell Whether Your Vaginal Infection Is Due to Hormones

How can you tell whether your vaginal itchiness is due to a shift in hormone levels or something else? Read our expert guide.
Sex & Relationships

How to Talk to Your Partner About Vaginal Infections

If you feel like talking to your partner about vaginal infections feels scary, we get it and we're here for you with tips on how to navigate these conversations.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health

What Is Vulvodynia? Causes, Symptoms, and More

Experiencing pain in and around the vulva but can't determine a cause? There's a name for that: vulvodynia.
Vaginal Microbiome 101

My UTI Keeps Coming Back. Is it Due to My Vaginal Microbiome?

Struggle with recurrent UTIs? Your vaginal microbiome might be to blame.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health

8 Common Conditions Often Mistaken for a Yeast Infection

BV, CV, Trich, herpes... not every itch is a yeast infection! Learn what other infections can cause symptoms here.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health

How Sex Influences Vaginal pH and the Vaginal Microbiome

Sex can be a risk factor for vaginal infections such as BV, yeast infections, and UTIs — read our guide to smarter, safer sex!
Vaginal Microbiome 101

Aerobic Vaginitis (AV): what is it?

Everything you need to know about aerobic vaginitis and how it is different from bacterial vaginosis.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Vaginal pH: What does it mean?

Everything you need to know about the role of your vaginal pH on your overall health and how to maintain pH balance to protect yourself from possible infections and inflammation.