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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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Provider Spotlight: Dr. Kerry Boysen, DPT

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Provider Spotlight: Dr. Kerry Boysen, DPT

Kerry is the owner and physical therapist at Restore Physical Therapy. She has over 20 years of clinical experience in orthopedics and pelvic floor physical therapy. 
Ask the Expert: Fertility & Pregnancy

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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.

Ask the Expert: Biome 101

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Ask the Expert: Biome 101

We are pleased to continue our new series here on The Biome Blog called Ask the Expert with Chief Science Officer Elizabeth DuPriest, Ph.D. What exactly is a biome?
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