Research Digests
New studies, explained clearly
We read the peer-reviewed literature so you don't have to. Each digest breaks down a recent study in women's health: what they found, why it matters, and what you can actually do with the information.
Gut Health
Your Gut Bacteria Control Your Estrogen Levels. A 2025 Study Explains How.
New findings on the estrobolome reveal how specific gut microbes metabolize estrogens, and what disruption means for hormone-driven conditions.
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Vaginal Health
Why BV Keeps Coming Back: The Biofilm Problem Antibiotics Can't Solve
Recurrent bacterial vaginosis affects 50 to 70% of treated women. Research now points to a biofilm structure that standard antibiotics cannot penetrate.
·10 min readRead
Hormonal Balance
A University of Maryland Study Found That Stress Literally Changes Your Vaginal Bacteria
Cortisol disrupts Lactobacillus dominance within days. Researchers tracked vaginal microbiome composition against salivary cortisol for 10 weeks.
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