The Vaginal Microbiome and Women's Health

The vaginal microbiome is a critical component of female health. More than 30% of people with vaginas suffer from imbalances in the microbiome (e.g. bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, and recurrent UTIs) that drastically affect our quality of life. Additionally, research has uncovered groundbreaking links between the vaginal microbiome and infertility, HIV risk, preterm birth, gynecologic cancers, and more. Evvy’s longitudinal, metagenomic testing is unlocking personalized definitions of health and disease in the vagina — and providing women with education and insights about their vaginal health along the way. This talk will highlight opportunities to leverage the vaginal microbiome to positively impact women’s health outcomes across the board.