Feeding the Vagina: The Gut Vagina Brain Axis with Betsy Greenleaf from the NANP 2022 HEALCon. Take this quiz to earn 1.5 NANP CECs.

Premier women’s health expert, a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and inventor specializing in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery for over 20 years, Dr. Greenleaf is a trailblazer as the first female in the United States to become board-certified in Urogynecology.

Dr. Greenleaf takes a holistic body-mind-spirit approach to healing and wellness. She believes many of the answers to a healthy life are found within. In addition to being triple board-certified, she is the CEO of The Pelvic Floor Store, an online store dedicated to finding reliable pelvic health products and education ( www.pelvicfloorstore.com).

Presentation Description:
The gut-brain axis is a popular and well-known subject as the source of health and disease. This lecture looks further at the role of microbes in pelvic health and how the gut, brain, and vagina interact, and its effects on infection, pain, fertility, and libido. 

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the concept of the microbiome and key features of the intestinal and pelvic microbiomes
• Discuss the effects of the vaginal microbiome on infection, pain, libido, and fertility
• Discuss the interconnectivity between the gut, brain, and pelvic health