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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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VENUS Study and qPCR Test: Progress, Milestones and New Opportunities Ahead
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Empowering Women Through Menopause: Dr. Polly Watson on Hormonal Health and Functional Medicine
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Did You Know…that the vaginal microbiome is connected to maternal mortality in Black women?
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Provider Spotlight: Dr. Kerry Boysen, DPT
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Ask the Expert: Fertility & Pregnancy
The vaginal microbiome is in fact strongly related to fertility and pregnancy, with the healthiest vaginal microbiomes (those dominated by Lactobacillus crispatus, L. gasseri, or L. jensenii) typically associated with the best outcomes.
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Normalizing Menopause and Vaginal Dryness with Your Patients: Q&A with Shirley Weir