In today’s episode, I explore the vaginal microbiome with Ara Katz, co-founder of Seed Health. We discuss the scientific understanding of microbiomes in the vagina and its critical role in reproductive and overall health. Ara shares her personal journey in microbial science, explains the importance of maintaining a healthy vaginal microbiome, and shares how various factors can disrupt this delicate ecosystem and the potential impact it can have on fertility and reproductive health.

Episode Highlights:

• Ara Katz background in science and passion for understanding the human microbiome
• Her mother's pancreatic cancer sparked her interest in science and understanding the human body
• The concept of the microbiome and the complexity and importance of understanding microbes in our body
• How the vaginal microbiome differs from the gut microbiome
• Learn about the various factors that can disrupt the vaginal microbiome
• Explore the connection between vaginal microbiome and fertility, including how antibiotics and other treatments can impact reproductive health
• Insights on proper vaginal hygiene

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