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Why Compounding Matters for Vaginal Health Care

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Why Compounding Matters for Vaginal Health Care

Compounded therapies are becoming an important tool in vulvovaginal care, particularly for patients whose symptoms persist despite standard treatments. By allowing clinicians to tailor both the active ingredients and the formulation base, compounding can better address the unique needs of vaginal tissue and the microbiome. As understanding of vaginal physiology advances, these customized approaches offer new possibilities for supporting tissue health, microbial balance, and more individualized care.

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Understanding Post-Cancer Challenges with Gina Franco, MSN, ANP-C

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Understanding Post-Cancer Challenges with Gina Franco, MSN, ANP-C
Redefining Postpartum: Pelvic Floor Therapy for Birth Prep and Recovery

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Redefining Postpartum: Pelvic Floor Therapy for Birth Prep and Recovery
Why “Just Water” Isn’t Enough: New Insights on Vulvar Hygiene

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Why “Just Water” Isn’t Enough: New Insights on Vulvar Hygiene
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

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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?
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...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. 
Treating Endometriosis as a Whole-Body Disease: An Interview with Sallie Sarrel, DPT, Founder of Endometriosis Summit

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Treating Endometriosis as a Whole-Body Disease: An Interview with Sallie Sarrel, DPT, Founder of Endometriosis Summit
In honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month, we talked with Sallie Sarrel, PT, ATC, DPT, and Founder of the Endometriosis Summit, on her personal endometriosis journey and the shortcomings of disease diagnosis.
Did you know...the vaginal microbiome is connected to endometriosis?

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Did you know...the vaginal microbiome is connected to endometriosis?
Black Maternal Health and Cultural Biases: Interview with Octavia Cannon, DO

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Black Maternal Health and Cultural Biases: Interview with Octavia Cannon, DO
In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, we spoke with Dr. Octavia Cannon who served as the first Black President of ACOOG.
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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

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.
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.
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.
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