What You DON'T Know About Women’s Health! From Microbiome to Major Impact with Priyanka Jain

Dave Asprey

Nov 28, 2024

Episode description

Is this the missing link in fertility?

The vaginal microbiome could be the most overlooked factor in optimizing women’s health, from fertility and hormonal balance to preventing infections and improving quality of life. In this groundbreaking episode, Dave Asprey talks to Priyanka Jain, co-founder and CEO of Evvy, about how understanding and improving the vaginal microbiome can transform women’s health outcomes.

Priyanka shares how Evvy is advancing women’s health through cutting-edge genomic research and AI-powered insights, offering solutions to challenges like bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, recurrent UTIs, and even infertility. You’ll learn why this critical microbiome plays such a vital role, how hormonal changes and lifestyle impact it, and how personalized approaches can improve reproductive and overall health.

This episode explores not just women’s health but also how understanding the vaginal microbiome can influence relationships, biohacking, and even groundbreaking fertility research. Don’t miss this deep dive into the science and solutions shaping the future of health.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• The critical role the vaginal microbiome plays in women’s health and fertility

• How hormonal changes affect vaginal health and microbiome balance

• The link between vaginal microbiome imbalances and conditions like bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, and UTIs

• Evvy’s innovative approach to using AI and genomics for personalized health insights

• Practical tips for maintaining microbiome health, including probiotics, hydration, and hormone balance

• The connection between the vaginal microbiome and overall quality of life

Resources:

• 2025 Biohacking Conference – https://biohackingconference.com/2025

• Shop at Evvy (Use coupon code DAVE for $10 off!) – https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1862577&u=2810239&m=116251&urllink=&afftrack= (Use coupon code DAVE for $10 off!)

• Follow Evvy on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/evvy

• Danger Coffee – https://dangercoffee.com

• Danger Coffee Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/dangercoffeeofficial/

• Dave Asprey’s Website –

Episode description

Is this the missing link in fertility?

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• The critical role the vaginal microbiome plays in women’s health and fertility

• How hormonal changes affect vaginal health and microbiome balance

• The link between vaginal microbiome imbalances and conditions like bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, and UTIs

• Evvy’s innovative approach to using AI and genomics for personalized health insights

• Practical tips for maintaining microbiome health, including probiotics, hydration, and hormone balance

• The connection between the vaginal microbiome and overall quality of life

Resources:

• 2025 Biohacking Conference – https://biohackingconference.com/2025

• Shop at Evvy (Use coupon code DAVE for $10 off!) – https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1862577&u=2810239&m=116251&urllink=&afftrack= (Use coupon code DAVE for $10 off!)

• Follow Evvy on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/evvy

• Danger Coffee – https://dangercoffee.com

• Danger Coffee Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/dangercoffeeofficial/

• Dave Asprey’s Website –

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Recognize silent dysbiosis in vaginal microbiome for better health

A staggering 84% of women with an imbalanced vaginal microbiome, known as dysbiosis, do not experience any noticeable symptoms.

#dysbiosis

#microbiome

Utilize boric acid to manage vaginal pH and bacterial biofilms

Boric acid suppositories can be used to break down bacterial biofilms and can also be used after menstruation or sex to quickly lower vaginal pH.

#biofilm

#vagina

Optimize vaginal microbiome to enhance IVF success rates

The state of the vaginal microbiome is a leading predictor of whether a cycle of IVF will succeed, with one small study showing it could predict outcomes with 94% accuracy.

#fertility

#microbiome

Beware IUDs: Risk of vaginal infections from biofilms

IUDs may increase the risk of vaginal infections because microbes can attach to the device and form protective biofilms, making them harder to clear.

#biofilm

#vagina

Avoid high-oxalate foods to prevent recurrent UTIs

Eating high-oxalate foods like spinach, kale, and almonds can cause microscopic cuts in the urethra, contributing to recurrent UTIs.

#oxalate

Support vaginal health during menopause to nourish good bacteria

During menopause, declining estrogen reduces the production of glycogen, which is the primary food source for the protective lactobacilli bacteria in the vagina.

#menopause

#microbiome

Minimize oral sex risks to protect vaginal microbiome

Oral sex can negatively impact the vaginal microbiome, and studies show that women who have sex with women are at a higher risk for vaginal infections.

#microbiome

#vagina

Avoid semen to protect vaginal microbiome balance

Semen is bad for the vaginal microbiome not because of a partner's health, but primarily due to its alkaline nature which disrupts the vagina's protective acidic environment.

#microbiome

#vagina

Maintain low diversity for a healthy vaginal microbiome

Unlike the gut microbiome where diversity is key, a healthy vaginal microbiome is characterized by low diversity and high dominance of a single protective microbe.