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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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VENUS Study and qPCR Test: Progress, Milestones and New Opportunities Ahead

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Empowering Women Through Menopause: Dr. Polly Watson on Hormonal Health and Functional Medicine

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Did You Know…that the vaginal microbiome is connected to maternal mortality in Black women?

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A Biopsychosocial Approach to Trans Care: Interview with Aleece Fosnight

This month, we spoke with Aleece Fosnight, a sexual health practitioner providing all-inclusive urologic care. Fosnight introduces the concept of the biopsychosocial lens, and how it can inform and improve trans health care.

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Hormonal Health for Women: A Pharmacist’s Perspective with Tara Thompson

This month, we talked with compound pharmacist Tara Thompson, PharmD., FAPC, on delivery methods of hormonal treatments, how hormonal imbalances impact the vaginal biome, and her advocacy work in the field of sexual medicine.

Interparental Bond During Pregnancy Predicts Postpartum Sexual Frequency

In a 2020 article published in Frontiers in Psychology, researchers from the Center of Brain, Biology, and Behavior at the University of Nebraska studied couples pre- and post-pregnancy to understand the association between “sexual frequency and relationship quality” and its context in the postpartum sexual relationship.

Study Reviews Physical and Psychological Disparities in Transgender (TGE) Adolescents

In the latest research from the Journal of Pediatric Psychology, psychology researchers conducted a topical review of studies on minority stressors that contribute to psychosocial and physical health disparities in transgender and gender-expansive adolescents (TGE).

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Integrative Healthcare for Women: Q&A with Dr. Jessica Drummond

Good Clean Love medial advisor Dr. Jessica Drummond is passionate about integrative healthcare. We ask Dr. Drummond about her root-cause approach to treating women's health issues, how nutrition can be a game changer, and the role of the gut biome in vulvovaginal health.

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Case Study: Functional Nutrition Approach Improves Vulvodynia and Depression

Good Clean Love medical advisor Dr. Jessica Drummond’s case study (published in 2018) reported successful treatment of one woman’s vulvodynia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and depression using a functional nutrition approach.

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A Conversation with Lise Martin on Rebuilding Intimacy Post-Pregnancy

This month, we spoke with Lise Martin – a family nurse practitioner and clinic director of Seattle Women’s and Moms’ Clinic. Martin shares her experience with breastfeeding and how that fueled her decision to become a International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLCs). We also explore why patient follow-ups are so critical to a patient-centered philosophy and the tangible steps practitioners can take today to improve outcomes.

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Optimizing Fertility Through Functional Medicine: Q&A with Dr. Kalea Wattles

This month, we spoke with Dr. Kalea Wattles, a naturopathic physician specializing in fertility and functional medicine. We talked with Dr. Wattles about how functional medicine, including a whole-systems approach, can improve fertility and what steps clinicians can take to proactively address issues like hormonal imbalance and the gut-fertility connection.

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Q&A with Environmental Toxins Expert and Educator Lara Adler

This month, we spoke with Lara Adler, an educator and holistic health coach specializing in environmental toxins. We talked with her about the role of chemical exposure in our everyday life and how these toxins affect the vaginal biome and reproductive health.

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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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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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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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Differentiating Diagnostic Value: Broad‑Spectrum qPCR vs. Shotgun Metagenomics in Vaginal Microbiome Testing