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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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Effects of Hyperosmolar Lubricants on Vaginal Tissue

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Effects of Hyperosmolar Lubricants on Vaginal Tissue
Use of personal products that are not iso-osmolar to the vagina is an under-recognized promoter of BV. Using products that have the same osmolality protects the vaginal lining from damage and inflammation.
Proper Vulvar Care with Jane Vela, MPT, CSCS, CES

Proper Vulvar Care with Jane Vela, MPT, CSCS, CES
Jane Vela, MPT, CSCS, CES, overviews the vulva anatomy and shares tips for the basics of good vulvar care.
Did you know that BV isn't a STI?

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Did you know that BV isn't a STI?
Understanding and Treating Bacterial Vaginosis: Interview with Melissa Rietz, CNP

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Understanding and Treating Bacterial Vaginosis: Interview with Melissa Rietz, CNP
This month, we chat with Melissa Rietz, CNP, on her integrative approach to treating Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), the most common vaginal condition affecting women, and her thoughts on future research needed to explore the connection between BV and the vaginal microbiome. 
Did you know...why osmolality matters?

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Did you know...why osmolality matters?
Chief Science Officer Beth DuPriest, PhD explains the concept of osmolality and why it's important to understand the effect these different fluids (hyper-, hypo-, and iso-omolar) have on the vaginal epithelium. 
Did you know… some vulvar washes are beneficial for vulvovaginal health?

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Did you know… some vulvar washes are beneficial for vulvovaginal health?
Chief Science Officer Beth DuPriest, PhD discusses the controversial topic of vulvar washes, including how research shows that vulvar washes may, in fact, support vulvovaginal health.
The Complexity of Vulvovaginal Diseases: Interview with Corey Babb, DO, FACOOG, IF, NCMP

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The Complexity of Vulvovaginal Diseases: Interview with Corey Babb, DO, FACOOG, IF, NCMP
Corey Babb, DO, FACOOG, IF, NCMP  shares his expertise on vulvovaginal health and explains the multifactorial causes behind vulvovaginal diseases. 
Urogential and Pelvic Health: Discussion with Brooke Faught, DNP, WHNP-BC, NCMP, FAANP, IF

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Urogential and Pelvic Health: Discussion with Brooke Faught, DNP, WHNP-BC, NCMP, FAANP, IF
For Bladder Health Month we talk with Brooke Faught, Director of the Women's Institute for Sexual Health (WISH), on the importance of urogential and pelvic health.
Did you know that the vaginal microbiome affects urinary tract health?

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Did you know that the vaginal microbiome affects urinary tract health?
In this month's Did You Know? series, Chief Science Officer Beth DuPriest, PhD discusses the connection between the vaginal biome and urinary tract health. 
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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.
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.
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.
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