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A Biopsychosocial Approach to Trans Care: Interview with Aleece Fosnight

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

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

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).
Study: Vaginal Douching Increases Risk of Vaginal Infections

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). 
New Research Explores Pain-Related Anxiety and Depression Associated with Vulvodynia

New Research Explores Pain-Related Anxiety and Depression Associated with Vulvodynia

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

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. 
Case Study: Functional Nutrition Approach Improves Vulvodynia and Depression

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

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. 

Q&A with Environmental Toxins Expert and Educator Lara Adler

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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Meeting Your Patients Needs

Meeting Your Patients Needs

Dr. Hannah Strom on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and the Vaginal Microbiome

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.
Optimizing UTI Treatment: The Critical Role of Providers in Enhancing Patient Outcomes and Reducing Healthcare Costs

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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