Vaginal Microbiome & Fertility: What Every Couple Needs to Know

Join us with our guest speaker Priyanka Jain!

In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking research on the vaginal microbiome and its crucial role in fertility, conception, and pregnancy outcomes. Whether you're trying to conceive naturally or through IVF, understanding this often-overlooked factor could make all the difference.

Priyanka is the co-founder & CEO of Evvy, a precision women’s health startup discovering overlooked biomarkers, starting with the vaginal microbiome. Before founding Evvy, Priyanka was the Head of Product at Pymetrics, a startup using behavioral science and AI to make talent matching more effective and fair. She serves on advisory boards for the XPRIZE Foundation and the United Nations Foundation’s Girl Up campaign. Priyanka received her B.S. from Stanford University, where she was a Mayfield Fellow and President of Stanford Women in Business. She has been recognized as Forbes 30 under 30 and Inc.’s Top Female Founders.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

🔬 The Vaginal Microbiome Explained

• What is the vaginal microbiome, and why is it critical for reproductive health?
• The role of beneficial bacteria, like Lactobacillus, in maintaining fertility-friendly conditions.
• Signs of dysbiosis (imbalanced microbiome) and how it might be silently affecting your journey to parenthood.

💡 Fertility Outcomes Linked to Microbiome Health

• How the vaginal microbiome impacts sperm health, implantation success, and IVF outcomes.
• The latest research on microbiome imbalances leading to implantation failure or pregnancy complications.
• The surprising link between common habits (like douching or certain hygiene products) and microbiome disruption.

🧪 Testing & Optimizing Your Microbiome

• Why and when to test your vaginal microbiome, even if you have no symptoms.
• Key steps to improve your microbiome health and promote a supportive environment for conception.
• The role of personalized approaches and preventative care in achieving optimal fertility.

Follow Priyanka on:

https://www.instagram.com/evvy/

https://www.facebook.com/evvybio/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/evvybio/

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This podcast is designed to empower you with actionable knowledge to navigate your fertility journey with confidence and clarity. Together, we uncover cutting-edge science, share holistic strategies, and offer expert insights to support you and your partner every step of the way—because fertility truly takes two. 💕

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