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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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VENUS Study: Why Quantification Matters

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VENUS Study: Why Quantification Matters
We have worked for the last 24 months to develop our proprietary 54 target quantitative PCR vaginal microbiome test.
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
Considering Non-Hormonal Solutions for Vaginal Health Challenges in Breast Cancer Survivors

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Considering Non-Hormonal Solutions for Vaginal Health Challenges in Breast Cancer Survivors
For many breast cancer survivors (BCSs), the end of cancer treatment doesn’t necessarily signal the end of challenges.
Exploring Cervical Cancer Disparities in Native American Women through Vaginal Microbiome Insights

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Exploring Cervical Cancer Disparities in Native American Women through Vaginal Microbiome Insights
Native American women face a significantly higher risk of cervical cancer compared to non-Hispanic White (NHW) women, with roughly double the incidence and mortality rates.
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.
A Vaginal Hygiene System for Management of Bacterial Vaginosis and Vaginal Health in Pre- and Post-Menopausal Women

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A Vaginal Hygiene System for Management of Bacterial Vaginosis and Vaginal Health in Pre- and Post-Menopausal Women
Our pilot studies demonstrated that our vaginal hygiene system effectively reduced vaginal pH and in some cases, BV recurrence rates, in both pre- and post-menopausal women.
Exploring the Vaginal Microbiome in the VENUS Study: New Horizons for Women's Vaginal Health

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Exploring the Vaginal Microbiome in the VENUS Study: New Horizons for Women's Vaginal Health
We are thrilled to share that we have launched our pioneering vaginal microbiome registry study entitled “Vaginal Ecosystem and Network in the US” (VENUS) Study.
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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.

Reconsidering the Role of Male Partners in Recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis

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Reconsidering the Role of Male Partners in Recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis

Although not universally classified as a sexually transmitted infection, the study shows that BV may recur due to a combination of intrinsic disruptions to the vaginal microbiota and sexual transmission, with untreated male partners potentially playing a key role in its persistence.

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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