Priyanka Jain, co-founder and CEO of Evvy, shares how being dismissed by the medical system led her to help transform women’s health through better vaginal microbiome data.
We talk about why the vaginal microbiome matters, how dysbiosis can drive inflammation even without obvious symptoms, and why women still face outdated standards of care. We also cover recurrent UTIs, yeast infections, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, probiotics, and at-home testing.
This is a practical conversation for women who want to better understand their bodies, stop brushing off symptoms, and use better data to support long-term health.
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We talk about:
12:00 - Why the vaginal microbiome is one of the most overlooked biomarkers in women’s health
14:40 - Why vaginal discomfort is one of the top reasons women seek care
18:30 - Why pH shifts can allow harmful bacteria to take over
20:50 - How women normalize symptoms and miss signs of imbalance
22:45 - Why baseline testing can help women get more attuned to their bodies
26:55 - How the vaginal microbiome changes during pregnancy and postpartum
30:15 - What recurrent yeast infections and UTIs may really be telling you
34:50 - What cotton underwear, synthetic fabrics, and moisture may mean for infections
35:45 - The unanswered questions around period products and vaginal health
36:50 - What research is starting to show about IUDs and the vaginal microbiome
39:05 - How vaginal microbiome testing could one day help track menopause progression
41:00 - How community-driven research is changing the future of women’s health
Questions answered in this episode:
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Why did Priyanka Jain decide to focus on the vaginal microbiome?
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What exactly is the vaginal microbiome, and why does it matter for long-term health?
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How does dysbiosis lead to inflammation in the reproductive system?
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Can you have vaginal dysbiosis without obvious symptoms?
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Why do so many women normalize discomfort that may actually be a sign something is off?
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Should women be testing their vaginal microbiome proactively, even if they feel fine?
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Is there a connection between the vaginal microbiome and fertility, miscarriage, or IVF outcomes?
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What does current research suggest about endometriosis, PCOS, and the vaginal microbiome?
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How does the microbiome shift during pregnancy and postpartum?
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Why might menopause and low estrogen make women more prone to infections and discomfort?
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What could be driving recurrent UTIs and yeast infections?
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What is the difference between an oral probiotic and a vaginal probiotic or suppository?
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Do underwear fabrics or period products affect the vaginal microbiome?
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Could the vaginal microbiome eventually help predict perimenopause or menopause progression?
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What does women-led, community-driven research make possible for the future of healthcare?
Resources:
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- Download the non-toxic baby registry guide to reduce toxic exposure and make confident, evidence-informed choices for your family—free.
- Evvy’s website and Instagram
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