Are You Taking Care of Your Vagina’s Microbiome?

Lisa is joined by ALYSSA DWECK, MS, MD, FACOG, a practicing gynecologist in Westchester County, New York. Dr, Alyssa joins Lisa to talk about the vaginal microbiome and sexual health. Dr. Dweck provides care to women of all ages; she has delivered thousands of babies. A graduate of Barnard College, she has a Masters Degree in Human Nutrition from Columbia University and her Medical Degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, now named Drexel University. Dr. Dweck trained at Lankenau Hospital in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, where she was Chief Resident in 1994. Dr. Dweck practices in Mount Kisco, NY and admits to Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, NY. She has been voted “Top Doctor” in New York Magazine and Westchester Magazine. She is proficient in minimally invasive surgery. She has a special interest and expertise in female sexual health and medical sex therapy. She is a consultant at Massachusetts General Hospital, Vincent’s Memorial Ob/Gyn Service and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology New York Medical College.   Dr. Dweck is co-author of three books, including the newest release The Complete A to Z for Your V (Quarto Press 2017) Dr Dweck has appeared on The Today Show and Good Day LA. She contributes regularly to multiple in print and online media outlets.  She is a consultant, KOL and medical advisor in the women’s health device, pharmaceutical, product and medico-legal spaces.    Dr. Dweck focuses on a number of important issues to take care of your vaginal microbiome and sexual health including, Bonafide's Clairvee® which provides powerful, hormone-free relief of vaginal itching and discharge associated with hormonal fluctuations.* Hormonal fluctuations occur during menopause and around the time of your period and can cause an imbalance in your vaginal microbiome, leading to symptoms like odor, irritation and discomfort. Promotes vaginal health for everyday comfort and confidence* Maintains a healthy vaginal pH* Supports the vagina’s natural defense system* Recommended by more than 1,000 doctors