173: Vaginal Microbiome 101: Testing, Hygiene & Fertility Insights with Greta Durston
In this episode, I’m joined by Greta Durston, a clinical naturopath and leading expert in vaginal health and the vaginal microbiome. We dive deep into all things vaginal health: how to test, how to treat, the most common infections (and some lesser-known ones), proper hygiene, and how the vaginal microbiome plays a key role in fertility. Tune in to learn more.
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Key Insights
The vaginal microbiome plays a crucial role in women's health and fertility.
Personal experiences can drive specialization in niche areas of health.
Recurrent infections often have underlying causes that need to be addressed.
Testing methods for the vaginal microbiome are evolving and becoming more comprehensive.
Patterns in microbiome testing can reveal insights into broader health issues.
Treatment approaches must be tailored to the specific type of infection present.
Diet and lifestyle choices significantly impact vaginal health and microbiome balance.
Microplasma and ureaplasma infections are often overlooked but can affect fertility.
Pregnancy and postpartum periods require special attention to vaginal health.
Individualized care is essential for effective treatment and management of vaginal health issues.
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