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Differentiating Diagnostic Value: Broad‑Spectrum qPCR vs. Shotgun Metagenomics in Vaginal Microbiome Testing

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Differentiating Diagnostic Value: Broad‑Spectrum qPCR vs. Shotgun Metagenomics in Vaginal Microbiome Testing

The vaginal microbiome plays a foundational role in women’s health. Broad-spectrum quantitative PCR (qPCR) and shotgun metagenomic sequencing, offer distinct benefits and limitations. Understanding their comparative utility is critical for clinicians, researchers, and digital health platforms delivering vaginal health solutions.

 

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Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt on Vaginal Health and the Power of PCR Diagnostics

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Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt on Vaginal Health and the Power of PCR Diagnostics
VENUS Study and qPCR Test: Progress, Milestones and New Opportunities Ahead

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VENUS Study and qPCR Test: Progress, Milestones and New Opportunities Ahead
Empowering Women Through Menopause: Dr. Polly Watson on Hormonal Health and Functional Medicine

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Empowering Women Through Menopause: Dr. Polly Watson on Hormonal Health and Functional Medicine
Did You Know…that the vaginal microbiome is connected to maternal mortality in Black women?

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Did You Know…that the vaginal microbiome is connected to maternal mortality in Black women?

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Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt on Vaginal Health and the Power of PCR Diagnostics

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Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt on Vaginal Health and the Power of PCR Diagnostics

Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt, a Board-Certified ObGyn and certified menopause specialist, shares her insights on the importance of lactobacilli and vaginal pH, and why PCR tests are an invaluable part of her approach to vaginal diagnosis.  

Empowering Women Through Menopause: Dr. Polly Watson on Hormonal Health and Functional Medicine

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Empowering Women Through Menopause: Dr. Polly Watson on Hormonal Health and Functional Medicine

Dr. Polly Watson, a board-certified OB-GYN with over 20 years of experience, is reshaping the way women approach hormonal health. Through a holistic, patient-centered approach, she empowers women to understand and manage their hormones with personalized care that extends beyond traditional prescriptions.

Redefining Pelvic Pain: Dr. Sonia Bahlani on Personalized Care and Breaking the Silence Around Vaginal Health

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Redefining Pelvic Pain: Dr. Sonia Bahlani on Personalized Care and Breaking the Silence Around Vaginal Health

Dr. Sonia Bahlani is an OB/GYN and urology-trained specialist who emphasizes a personalized, holistic approach to diagnosing and treating pelvic and vaginal pain.

Interview Series with Julie Spencer: Functional Medicine and the Vaginal Microbiome

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Interview Series with Julie Spencer: Functional Medicine and the Vaginal Microbiome
Integrating Pelvic Floor Therapy in the Treatment of Endometriosis and Perimenopause: Enhancing Patient Care and Breaking Stigmas

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Integrating Pelvic Floor Therapy in the Treatment of Endometriosis and Perimenopause: Enhancing Patient Care and Breaking Stigmas

This month we interview Beyond Basics, an international leader in pelvic floor physical therapy in NYC since 2003, on their approach to endometriosis and perimenopause.

The Microbiome Matters: Hormonal Health and Recurrent UTIs with Dr. Rachel Rubin

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The Microbiome Matters: Hormonal Health and Recurrent UTIs with Dr. Rachel Rubin
Dr. Rachel Rubin is a board-certified urologist and sexual medicine specialist. She is one of only a handful of physicians with fellowship training in sexual medicine for all genders.
Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Pelvic Health

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Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Pelvic Health
There are fewer than 10,000 pelvic floor physical therapists in the U.S.—most are in urban areas, out of network, and English-speaking. To address the broader knowledge gap, I co-founded the Institute for Pelvic Health.
Dr. Hannah Strom on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and the Vaginal Microbiome

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Dr. Hannah Strom on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and the Vaginal Microbiome
The pelvic floor, which consists of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues, can be influenced by various factors including the microbiome.
Cancer Awareness: Join Good Clean Love in Supporting Unite for HER

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Cancer Awareness: Join Good Clean Love in Supporting Unite for HER
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, SHWI interviewed Unite for HER, a national nonprofit organization supporting the cancer community through integrative-based care and education.
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Empowering Women Through Menopause: Dr. Polly Watson on Hormonal Health and Functional Medicine

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Empowering Women Through Menopause: Dr. Polly Watson on Hormonal Health and Functional Medicine

Dr. Polly Watson, a board-certified OB-GYN with over 20 years of experience, is reshaping the way women approach hormonal health. Through a holistic, patient-centered approach, she empowers women to understand and manage their hormones with personalized care that extends beyond traditional prescriptions.

Redefining Pelvic Pain: Dr. Sonia Bahlani on Personalized Care and Breaking the Silence Around Vaginal Health

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Redefining Pelvic Pain: Dr. Sonia Bahlani on Personalized Care and Breaking the Silence Around Vaginal Health

Dr. Sonia Bahlani is an OB/GYN and urology-trained specialist who emphasizes a personalized, holistic approach to diagnosing and treating pelvic and vaginal pain.

Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt on Vaginal Health and the Power of PCR Diagnostics

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Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt on Vaginal Health and the Power of PCR Diagnostics

Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt, a Board-Certified ObGyn and certified menopause specialist, shares her insights on the importance of lactobacilli and vaginal pH, and why PCR tests are an invaluable part of her approach to vaginal diagnosis.  

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