#Askevvy Contributor

Dr. Christine Vo, MD

Dr. Christine Vo, MD is a board-certified OB-GYN.

Dr. Vo was born in Vietnam and immigrated to the US with her family as refugees. She is married with 3 fun and energetic children. She speaks English and Vietnamese. Dr. Vo is retired from active duty in the U.S. Air Force which enabled them to live and travel to different parts of the world.

Dr. Vo is a life coach and is passionate about help humans through teaching and coaching. Dr. Vo’s Medical Philosophy is to treat her patients as if they were beloved friends and family members; to treat them with the same warmth, care, and compassion that she would like for her loved ones or for herself. She also prizes patient safety above all else and will always counsel patients towards safe and optimal results.

When Dr. Vo is not operating, she enjoys traveling with family, biking, kickboxing, yoga, reading, and writing.

#AskEvvy Articles by Dr. Christine Vo, MD

Vaginal Microbiome 101

What is Gardnerella?

What is Gardnerella vaginalis? Do you always need to get rid of it? We explain everything you need to know about this bacterial species.

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

Vaginal Infections During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

We cover everything we know about common vaginal infections during pregnancy and what your options are for treatment.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

The Vaginal Microbiome and Infertility Treatments

A beginner's guide to the most common fertility treatments available — from medication to surgery, to IVF — to help you better understand your options.

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

How Does the Vaginal Microbiome Impact Fertility?

Evvy's Senior Scientist summarizes the existing research on fertility, potential causes of infertility, and their relationship to the vaginal microbiome.

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Vaginal & Hormonal Health

I Have a Yeast Infection: What Treatment Options Are Available?

Our comprehensive guide to available prescription, OTC, and at-home treatments for yeast infections caused by fungi like Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, and more.

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

Can Histamine Intolerance Affect the Vagina?

We explore the relationship between histamine and the vaginal microbiome.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Does Vaginal Odor Change During Menopause?

Learn about the affect the menopausal changes can have on vaginal odor and the latest research on available treatments.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Is Your BV or Yeast Infection Recurring Because of a Biofilm?

We break down the existing research on biofilms, how they’re related to recurring BV and yeast infections, and what you can do to get rid of them.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Vestibulodynia: Why Does the Entrance to My Vagina Hurt?

Learn about the symptoms, causes, and risk factors for vestibulodynia, chronic pain that can be felt at and around the entrance (vestibule) of your vagina.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Your Guide to Grooming Pubic Hair and Vaginal Health in 2023

From having hair to going bare down there, we break down the existing research around how pubic hair (and its grooming methods) affect the vaginal microbiome.

We investigate if the kitchen cabinet is the best place to look for Cytolytic Vaginosis relief.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Do Baking Soda Treatments Help with Cytolytic Vaginosis?

We investigate if the kitchen cabinet is the best place to look for Cytolytic Vaginosis relief.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Genital Herpes vs Yeast Infection

Is that itchiness, pain, or burning sensation herpes or a yeast infection? We give an overview of the two conditions, including which symptoms may help tell them apart.

Sex & Relationships

Can Anal Sex Affect the Vaginal Microbiome?

We break down the research on anal sex and vaginal infections, and what you can do to have a stress-free experience with backdoor play.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

What's Causing Itching & Irritation "Down There": Your Vagina or Vulva?

We sat down with our friends at Sweet Spot Labs, to bring you information about irritation “down there” and how to tell when your discomfort is vaginal vs vulvar.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Is There a Relationship Between Your Gut and Your Vaginal Microbiome?

Evvy's Senior Scientist breaks down existing research on the gut-vagina axis and explains how you can use this information to understand what’s up down there!

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

What Is The Gut Microbiome?

Our Senior Scientist introduces the gut microbiome, explains the causes of gut dysbiosis, and shares tips on keeping the gut microbiome healthy!

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Vaginal Microbiome 101

Is Lactobacillus iners Protecting or Disrupting My Microbiome?

Everything to know about the most finicky species of lactobacilli found in the vaginal microbiome and what it means if your microbiome is dominated by L.iners.

Vaginal Microbiome 101

Your Comprehensive Guide to Vaginal Health Testing Methods

What are the different vaginal testing types available, what can they tell you, & where do you get them? Learn the pros and cons of the methods used today.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Can My IUD Cause Bacterial Vaginosis or a Yeast Infection?

IUDs are a very effective birth control method, but do they affect the vaginal microbiome? And can they increase your risk for vaginal infections like bacterial vaginosis or a yeast infection?

probiotics for vaginal health, bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, and UTIs

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Should You Take Vaginal Probiotics?

Probiotics are often advertised as a cure-all for health issues, from digestion to skincare and even vaginal infections like bacterial vaginosis (BV) or yeast infections. But how do probiotics help vaginal health? We rounded up the available (albeit conflicting) research to dig into the nuance of probiotics, including which ones target vaginal health and who might benefit from using them.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Can Men Get Bacterial Vaginosis?

Learn more about the microbiome in penises and how it can affect people with vulvas.