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Nov 2024
1h 12m

What You DON'T Know About Women’s Health...

Dave Asprey
About this episode

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 Conferencehttps://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=

• Follow Evvy on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/evvy 

• Danger Coffeehttps://dangercoffee.com 

• Danger Coffee Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dangercoffeeofficial/ 

• Dave Asprey’s Websitehttps://daveasprey.com 

• Dave Asprey’s Book: Smarter Not Harderhttps://daveasprey.com/books 

• Dave Asprey’s Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/daveasprey 

• Upgrade Collective: Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Livehttps://www.ourupgradecollective.com 

• Own an Upgrade Labshttps://ownanupgradelabs.com 

• Upgrade Labshttps://upgradelabs.com 

• 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback training for advanced cognitive enhancementhttps://40yearsofzen.com 


Sponsors: 

- Calroy | Head to https://calroy.com/dave for an exclusive discount. 


Timestamps: 

• 00:00 Trailer 

• 00:35 Introduction to Vaginal Microbiome 

• 01:12 Meet Priyanka Jain of Evvy 

• 02:03 Understanding the Vaginal Microbiome 

• 04:37 Challenges in Women’s Health 

• 09:55 Impact of Lifestyle on Vaginal Health 

• 11:22 The Role of Diet and Supplements 

• 15:24 Sexual Health and Vaginal Microbiome 

• 27:25 Menopause and Vaginal Health 

• 31:23 Optimizing Vaginal Health 

• 39:31 Exploring Women’s Health Data 

• 41:17 The Role of Vaginal Microbiome in Fertility 

• 43:44 Affordable Testing and Discount Offers 

• 45:31 The Impact of Lubricants on Vaginal Health 

• 46:20 Innovative Ideas for Probiotic Products 

• 47:29 Audience Questions and Precision Medicine 

• 48:04 The Importance of Data in Women’s Health 

• 54:31 Marketing and Misinformation in Vaginal Health 

• 01:06:34 The Connection Between Diet and Vaginal Health 

• 01:12:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 

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