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Episode 15: The Vaginal Microbiome: What’s Normal & What’s Not with Greta Durston
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Today I’m joined by Greta Durston, a degree-qualified Naturopath with advanced training in reproductive health, specialising in the vaginal microbiome. Greta is on a mission to empower women and AFABs with the sex ed they should have received in school, and she's passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where no question is off-limits and every person feels seen, heard, and validated. Trust me when I tell you that this episode will leave you feeling more informed, empowered, and confident in understanding your body!
In this episode, we chat about:
- Greta’s journey to work with vaginal microbiome
- What a healthy vaginal microbiome looks like
- Signs and symptoms of vaginal dysbiosis
- Common issues and infections
- Accurate vaginal microbiome test options
- Factors affecting the accuracy of testing
- The potential to improve your vaginal microbiome
- Links between the vaginal and gut microbiome
- Why some standard treatments may do more harm than good
- Holistic treatment options
- Oral treatment vs intravaginal treatment
- Commonly misdiagnosed vaginal infections
- The correct way to clean our vulvas
- How to start caring for your vaginal microbiome today
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