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Redefining Postpartum: Pelvic Floor Therapy for Birth Prep and Recovery
In this interview, Melanie Llanes, PT, DPT, redefines postpartum recovery by using pelvic floor physical therapy to support women through birth prep and healing well beyond the six-week check. She shares how education, prevention, and personalized care empower women to feel strong, informed, and confident at every stage of motherhood.
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Why “Just Water” Isn’t Enough: New Insights on Vulvar Hygiene
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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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Differentiating Diagnostic Value: Broad‑Spectrum qPCR vs. Shotgun Metagenomics in Vaginal Microbiome Testing
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Vaginal microbiome
VENUS Study and qPCR Test: Progress, Milestones and New Opportunities Ahead
The VENUS Study aims to explore the complex vaginal microbiome and its connection to gynecological conditions such as bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis, lichen sclerosus, GSM, vulvodynia, and more.
Vaginal microbiome
VENUS Study: Why Quantification Matters
We have worked for the last 24 months to develop our proprietary 54 target quantitative PCR vaginal microbiome test.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Vaginal microbiome
Microbes and Love: How Your Microbiome Influences Attraction and Intimacy
While we often think of attraction as a mix of chemistry, personality, and looks, current research suggests that our microbiome may play a hidden role in who we’re drawn to and how we experience intimacy.
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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.
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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.
Vaginal conditions
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.
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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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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.
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Beyond BV: Why the Vaginal Microbiome Is Central to STI Risk, Recurrent Infections, and Vulvar Disease
The vaginal microbiome, after so many years in the background, is now recognized as a key determinant of women’s health. For clinicians, this reframes BV as a critical point of intervention