Show Notes
(00:01:39) Vaginal Microbiome 101
- Why we should be taking care of our vaginal microbiome
- Why acidity in the vagina is a good thing
- Optimal pH for the vagina
- Why having a leaky vagina could become a problem & importance of the vaginal barrier
(00:10:08) The Most Common Vaginal Health Disruptors
- Most common risks and issues that come from not having an optimal vaginal microbiome
- The challenges for accurately testing the vaginal microbiome
- The most common symptoms someone might have a low pH
- Exploring the impact of douching and lubricant on the vaginal microbiome
(00:21:10) A New Approach to Preventing UTIs & Yeast Infections
- Research on antibiotic use or over the counter medications on the vaginal microbiome
- How lactobacillus can support clearing infections in the vagina
- How can we prevent UTIs or other types of vaginal infections?
- The progression of treatment for bacterial vaginosis or vaginitis & why we need a new approach
- Thoughts on yeast infections and the use of things like boric acid for treatment
(00:35:26) VS-01™: A Breakthrough in Vaginal Health & Microbiome Balance
- How VS-01™ has been shown in clinical trials to reduce the prevalence of candida in the vagina
- Understanding the ecology of vaginal bacteria and how they created a suppository style probiotic
- The common missing genes the vagina needs that the VS-01™ provides
- How VS-01™ protects the epithelial lining
- Why boric acid and all over body deodorants are they disruptive to the vaginal microbiome
- Why the medicine field needs better option for women’s health
(00:53:18) Research Behind VS-01™ & How it Supports Vaginal Health Pre & Post Pregnancy
- What is a symbiotic?
- The research that led to the development of Seed VS-01™
- Explaining why lactobacillus is unique to humans and how that impacts the research
- Results of the VS-01™ clinical trial
- Long term benefits of VS-01™ and how often it’s needed to maintain colonization
- Why taking VS-01™ at the beginning of pregnancy is beneficial
- How to support the vaginal microbiome post-pregnancy
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