I Asked a Harvard Gynecologist Every Q Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask

What’s the vaginal microbiome? How do we know if it’s healthy? In this episode, I asked a Harvard and MIT trained Gynecologist these vaginal microbiome questions + the questions you’ve been too embarrassed to say out loud about your own vagina. My guest is Dr. Sara Szal, a board-certified gynecologist and functional medicine practitioner with 30 years of clinical experience. She is one of the most prominent voices at the intersection of hormones, the vaginal microbiome, and women’s health. We get into every question you’ve ever had that’s related to your vaginal health. 🎧 What you’ll learn: • If your vaginal microbiome matters more than your gut microbiome • How sex, new partners, and semen affect your vaginal health • Antibiotics, tampons, and tight leggings affect on your vagina • How to properly clean down there in a safe way • What vaginal smells are healthy and what are not • If hormone replacement therapy is for everyone • The breast cancer risk factor people don’t talk about enough To assess your lifetime risk of breast cancer, take the Tyrer-Cuzick Risk Assessment Quiz Dr. Sara Szal recommended. For more from Dr. Sara Szal: • Substack: https://saraszalmd.substack.com/  • Website: https://saraszalmd.com/  • Books: https://saraszalmd.com/books/  Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!  Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome.Buy our cute sweatshirts, conversation cards, and more at https://shop.lizmoody.com/. Use our discount codes from our  highly vetted and tested brand partners by visiting https://www.lizmoody.com/codes.  To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. This episode is brought to you completely free thanks to the following podcast sponsors: • LMNT: head to DrinkLMNT.com/Liz to get a FREE 8-count sample pack with any order. • OneSkin: go to OneSkin.co/Liz and use code LIZ to get 15% OFF for a limited time. • Seed: go to Seed.com/LizMoody and use code LIZMOODY to get 25% off your first month. • Masterclass: head to MasterClass.com/LizMoody for an additional 15% off. • AG1: visit DrinkAG1.com/LizMoody and get an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 for FREE in your AG1 Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order. The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 452. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices