The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

What You DON'T Know About Women’s Health! From Microbiome to Major Impact with Priyanka Jain : 1227

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Nov 28, 2024
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Priyanka Jain
Priyanka Jain, Co-founder and CEO of Evvy, explores the transformative power of the vaginal microbiome for women's health. She discusses how it affects everything from fertility to hormonal balance and common issues like bacterial vaginosis and UTIs. Jain emphasizes the need for personalized health approaches and innovative solutions, including the use of AI and genomic research. The conversation also highlights the significant impact of lifestyle and hormonal changes on microbiome health, paving the way for better reproductive health outcomes.
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Vaginal Microbiome as a Barrier

  • The vaginal microbiome acts as a barrier between the outside world and the reproductive system.
  • When healthy, it's dominated by protective microbes like lactobacilli, producing lactic acid and hydrogen peroxide to keep pathogens out.
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Asymptomatic Dysbiosis

  • Vaginal discomfort often indicates microbiome imbalances, yet many women with dysbiosis are asymptomatic.
  • A U.S. study revealed 84% of women in dysbiosis had no noticeable symptoms, highlighting the need for proactive testing.
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Vaginal Microbiome Diversity

  • Unlike the gut, a healthy vaginal microbiome prefers low diversity and high dominance of specific microbes.
  • This dominance, typically by lactic acid-producing bacteria, creates the protective acidic environment.
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