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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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Understanding Post-Cancer Challenges with Gina Franco, MSN, ANP-C

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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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Treating Vulvar Pain: Q&A with Physical Therapist Stephanie Prendergast

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A Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Approach for Vulvodynia

An estimated 10 million women suffer from chronic pelvic pain. While less than 70% receive a proper diagnosis, it’s estimated another 61% remain undiagnosed.

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Study: Vaginal Douching Increases Risk of Vaginal Infections

A 2020 study from the Journal of the Turkish-German Gynecological Association found an increased risk of vaginal infections among women who performed vaginal douching (VD).

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New Research Explores Pain-Related Anxiety and Depression Associated with Vulvodynia

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Case Study: Functional Nutrition Approach Improves Vulvodynia and Depression

Good Clean Love medical advisor Dr. Jessica Drummond’s case study (published in 2018) reported successful treatment of one woman’s vulvodynia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and depression using a functional nutrition approach.

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Improving Menopause Care: Recommendations for Providers and Patients

Earlier this year, The Journal of North American Menopause Society (an adjunct publication to its namesake organization), published a paper on “menopause preparedness” to inform on the latest perspectives and approaches to menopause for both providers and patients.

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Normalizing Menopause and Vaginal Dryness with Your Patients: Q&A with Shirley Weir

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Dr. Ginger Garner: 5 Integrative Interventions to Consider for Interstitial Cystitis ("Painful Bladder Syndrome")

Dr. Garner discusses the 5 most common first line conservative treatments that can be carried out in pelvic physical therapy to support your IC/BPS patients.

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Treating Endometriosis as a Whole-Body Disease: An Interview with Sallie Sarrel, DPT, Founder of Endometriosis Summit

In honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month, we talked with Sallie Sarrel, PT, ATC, DPT, and Founder of the Endometriosis Summit, on her personal endometriosis journey and the shortcomings of disease diagnosis.

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Did you know...the vaginal microbiome is connected to endometriosis?

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