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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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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.
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Treating Vulvar Pain: Q&A with Physical Therapist Stephanie Prendergast
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A Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Approach for Vulvodynia
An estimated 10 million women suffer from chronic pelvic pain. While less than 70% receive a proper diagnosis, it’s estimated another 61% remain undiagnosed.
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Study: Vaginal Douching Increases Risk of Vaginal Infections
A 2020 study from the Journal of the Turkish-German Gynecological Association found an increased risk of vaginal infections among women who performed vaginal douching (VD).
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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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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).