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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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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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SHWI Welcomes New Chief Science Officer Dr. Kim Capone
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Kim Capone, new Chief Science Officer for Vaginal Biome Science (VBS), and lead educator for the Sexual Health & Wellness Institute (SHWI).
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Dr. Hannah Strom on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and the Vaginal Microbiome
The pelvic floor, which consists of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues, can be influenced by various factors including the microbiome.
Vaginal conditions
Optimizing UTI Treatment: The Critical Role of Providers in Enhancing Patient Outcomes and Reducing Healthcare Costs
Antibiotic switching was associated with higher HRU and an increased risk of UTI recurrence compared to not switching antibiotics
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Exploring New Frontiers in Vaginal Microbiome Science
Chief Science Officer, Dr. Kim Capone discusses the recent research and scientific interest in the importance of the vaginal microbiome, from the Scientific American article, “The Vaginal Microbiome May Affect Health More than We Thought."
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Charting New Territories: Mapping the Vaginal Microbiome on a Grand Scale
Dr. Kim Capone delves into the latest expansive citizen-driven research conducted in Belgium, exploring the intricate mapping of the vaginal microbiome.
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Antimicrobial Resistance: A Global Health Emergency with Significant Relevance for Women’s Health
Did you know that antimicrobial resistance is currently one of the greatest global health threats, with resistance detected to all antibiotics currently in clinical use?
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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.
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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.
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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.