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Nov 24

Gut Health

The Vaginal Microbiome in Clinical Practice: Bacterial Dysbiosis, Fertility, Endometriosis, and the Emerging Potential of Probiotics

Wed 6th November 2024, 06:00pm
Online

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The Vaginal Microbiome in Clinical Practice: Bacterial Dysbiosis, Fertility, Endometriosis, and the Emerging Potential of Probiotics

Join us for a complimentary webinar hosted by Optibac, where we delve into the latest research on the vaginal microbiome and its critical role in women’s health. Our expert speakers, Dr. Kate Steed and Dr. Golnoush Golshirazi, will explore the emerging potential of probiotics in managing bacterial dysbiosis, with a focus on fertility, endometriosis, and reproductive health.  

 Learning Objectives: 

  • Understand the vaginal microbiome’s role in supporting intimate and reproductive health. 
  • Explore diagnostic methods for bacterial dysbiosis. 
  • Identify the causes and consequences of bacterial dysbiosis on fertility and endometriosis. 
  • Review the current evidence on probiotic interventions. 

Speakers:   

Dr. Kate Steed, PhD –  Scientific Training Manager, Optibac   

Dr. Kate Steed is a microbiologist with over 14 years of experience in the field of microbiome research. Holding a PhD in Food and Microbial Sciences from the University of Reading, Dr. Steed has made significant contributions to our understanding of the microbiome in health and disease. As Optibac’s Scientific Training Manager, she has trained hundreds of healthcare professionals, sharing her expertise on the critical role of clinically proven probiotic strains in supporting intimate and reproductive health.   

With a particular interest in women’s intimate health, Dr. Steed is a passionate advocate for evidence-based approaches to addressing bacterial dysbiosis and improving women’s wellbeing. She has been featured in major media outlets including Women’s Health, The Guardian, and The Telegraph, and is a recognised thought leader in microbiome science. 

 

Dr. Golnoush Golshirazi, PhD – Women’s Health Expert and Co-Founder, ScreenMe 

Dr. Golnoush Golshirazi is a Cambridge-educated scientist and an ardent advocate for women’s health. Her personal battle with undiagnosed endometriosis inspired her mission to transform vaginal and reproductive healthcare for women globally. As the co-founder of ScreenMe, a pioneering company in preventative care for women, Dr. Golshirazi focuses on holistic and medical approaches to intimate health, spanning from menstruation to menopause. 

ScreenMe is revolutionizing women’s healthcare with comprehensive at-home testing and personalised support, empowering women with the insights needed to address conditions like infertility, UTIs, thrush, and more. Dr. Golshirazi’s work, particularly in the development of advanced screening tools for the vaginal microbiome, has positioned her as a trailblazer in the field of women’s intimate health. 

 

This webinar is designed for all healthcare professionals, nutritional therapists, and functional medicine doctors, who are eager to learn more about the role of the vaginal microbiome in clinical practice. 

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Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills and gain valuable knowledge into women’s health from experts. 

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