Rebalancing the Vaginal Microbiome with Greta Durston

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12/05/24 • 44 min

Wellness by Designs - Practitioner Podcast

Join us for an illuminating conversation with naturopath Greta Durston as she shares her expertise on vaginal microbiome health. Drawing from both personal experience and clinical practice, Greta offers critical insights into the complex world of sexual health, from testing and diagnosis to evidence-based treatment strategies.

From exploring the historical understanding of vaginal microbiota to discussing cutting-edge approaches to managing infections, this episode provides healthcare practitioners with essential knowledge for supporting patients with vaginal health concerns. Greta's comprehensive approach emphasises the importance of accurate testing, targeted treatments, and understanding the intricate relationships between different microbiomes.

Key Episode Highlights:

The evolution of vaginal microbiome understanding, from 19th-century discoveries to modern classifications, including how hormones and genetics influence vaginal health.
Critical insights into testing methodologies for both male and female patients, with special focus on challenging organisms like mycoplasma.
The complex interaction between seminal and vaginal microbiomes, including infection transfer risks and the importance of protective measures.
Evidence-based treatment approaches using natural agents like berberine, NAC, pomegranate, and targeted probiotics for vaginal health.
Understanding the role of biofilm disruption and inflammation management in treating vaginal infections effectively.
The broader impact of vaginal health on mental wellbeing and self-perception, emphasising the need for greater awareness and understanding.

This episode is essential listening for practitioners seeking to enhance their knowledge of vaginal microbiome health and develop more effective treatment strategies for their patients.
About Greta
Greta Durston is a degree-qualified naturopath with a keen interest in reproductive health and the vaginal microbiome. Greta’s expertise extends beyond a classic Naturopathy degree as she has taken extensive specialised training in hormonal & vaginal microbiome assessment and treatment and has been mentored by some of the biggest names in the industry.
As a naturopath, Greta focuses on the underlying cause of your health concerns and utilises her case taking skills as well as functional pathology and evidence based treatments to achieve results for her clients. Greta has a collaborative, educational and patient-focused approach when communicating with her clients and aims to create a safe, inclusive space for all.
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Key Episode Highlights:

The evolution of vaginal microbiome understanding, from 19th-century discoveries to modern classifications, including how hormones and genetics influence vaginal health.
Critical insights into testing methodologies for both male and female patients, with special focus on challenging organisms like mycoplasma.
The complex interaction between seminal and vaginal microbiomes, including infection transfer risks and the importance of protective measures.
Evidence-based treatment approaches using natural agents like berberine, NAC, pomegranate, and targeted probiotics for vaginal health.
Understanding the role of biofilm disruption and inflammation management in treating vaginal infections effectively.
The broader impact of vaginal health on mental wellbeing and self-perception, emphasising the need for greater awareness and understanding.

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Wellness by Designs - Practitioner Podcast - Rebalancing the Vaginal Microbiome with Greta Durston

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This is Wellness by Design , and I'm host Andrew Whitfield-Cook , and joining us today is Greta Durston , a naturopath who specialises in helping women , and indeed couples , with sexual health , and today we're going to be discussing the vaginal microbiome . Welcome to Wellness by Designs , Greta . How are you ?

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