What is the vaginal microbiome, and why is it crucial for women's health? How does bacterial vaginosis (BV) and its treatments impact women's lives? Dr. Craig Cohen, a leading expert in obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences at UCSF, explains the importance of the vaginal microbiome and its role in women's health. Drawing from years of experience and extensive research, including his work in Kenya, Dr. Cohen discusses the challenges of treating BV, the necessity of innovative treatments like live biotherapeutics, and the urgent need for better diagnostics and widespread education. He emphasizes the importance of advocacy for research and funding to improve women's reproductive health outcomes.Check out the <a href="https://www.globalhealthpursuit.com/shownotes/61" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">shownotes</a> to learn more!Takeaways:<ul><li> Understanding the vaginal microbiome is essential for women's reproductive and overall health. </li><li> Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common condition that many women may not be aware of. </li><li> BV can increase the risk of preterm birth, HIV, and other sexually transmitted infections. </li><li> Proper education and awareness about BV can help women take proactive steps for their health. </li><li> Routine testing for the vaginal microbiome is not standard but can be requested from healthcare providers. </li><li> Advocacy for better diagnostics and treatments for BV is crucial to improve women's health outcomes. </li><li> The vaginal microbiome plays a significant role in maintaining optimal health and preventing infections. </li></ul> ______Support the Podcast: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/globalhealthpursuit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to send in a one-time or monthly donation</a>Submit a Question: <a href="https://airtable.com/app4m1QsTuAPGimXb/shrLlSESJq5SLcVkh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to send in a question!</a>Join the Podcast Mailing list: <a href="https://www.globalhealthpursuit.com/mailing-list" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.globalhealthpursuit.com/mailing-list</a>Make sure to follow me on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hetalbaman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hetal.baman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/globalhealthpursuit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>!Email me at hetal@globalhealthpursuit.com______Thank you to our partners at <a href="https://shopchimuk.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CHIMUK</a>: A sustainable and ethical handmade fashion brand transforming women's lives through knitting. Purchase one of a kind, high quality baby alpaca, and cotton handmade <a href="https://shopchimuk.com/collections" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">scarves, hats, and more</a>! Each product comes with a special QR code linking you to a photo/bio of the artisan who handmade your product! <a href="https://shopchimuk.com/pages/impact" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see the impact you can make by shopping with Chimuk. >>Use the code GHP10 for 10% off at checkout!<<______ A huge thank you to <a href="https://Evvy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Evvy</a> for sponsoring this episode! Evvy is a women's health company that is unlocking precision healthcare for women & people with vaginas. Their mission is to close the gender health gap by discovering and leveraging overlooked female biomarkers — starting with the vaginal microbiome. Learn more about them at <a href="https://Evvy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Evvy.com</a>.A portion of today's episode was donated to <a href="https://swhr.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the Society for Women's Health Research</a> - a nonprofit with a mission to advance women’s health through science, policy, and education while promoting research on sex differences to optimize women’s health.______If you love this podcast, make sure to check out the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/planet-people/id1710989575" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Planet People Podcast</a>!

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