Reducing Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) and Protecting Post-Sex Vaginal Health with Dr. Michael Ingber & Dawn Halkuff of LiviWell
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Reducing Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) and Protecting Post-Sex Vaginal Health with Dr. Michael Ingber & Dawn Halkuff of LiviWell
Millions of women struggle with post-sex infections, odor, and dripping because of vaginal pH imbalance. What if that could all change in 60 seconds with a vaginal health product? That’s the idea behind LiviWell, led by Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michael Ingber, and CEO, Dawn Halkuff. Hear the hot tub conversation that sparked the concept for LiviWell and what causes bacterial vaginosis (BV). Understand how the product works like a tampon to absorb post-sex semen, what the company is doing to educate both consumers & healthcare providers, as well as what the company’s clinical trial data says about LiviWell’s impact on sexual experiences & anxiety. This episode covers everything from BV to tampons. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
Where did the idea for LiviWell come from?
What causes Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)?
How are Michael & Dawn educating consumers?
Is LiviWell marketable to healthcare providers?
How many versions of the initial product have there been?
Tune in to this episode to improve your post-sex vaginal health.
Show Notes
Reducing Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) and Protecting Post-Sex Vaginal Health with Dr. Michael Ingber & Dawn Halkuff of LiviWell
[1:11] Welcome to Business of the V
[1:54] Learn more about LiviWell, LiviWell on LinkedIn, Dr. Michael Ingber, and Dawn Halkuff
[2:27] Where did the idea for LiviWell come from?
[4:26] What causes Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)?
[6:05] How did Michael start LiviWell?
[8:22] Is BV a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)?
[10:32] How does LiviWell work?
[12:29] What brought Dawn to LiviWell?
[16:32] Today’s Hot Flash and other stats from World Health Organization (WHO)
[17:28] How are Michael & Dawn educating consumers?
[20:48] Does LiviWell appeal to men at all?
[23:42] Is LiviWell marketable to healthcare providers?
[24:42] How have the clinical trials gone so far?
[27:55] What’s the reaction when people hear about LiviWell?
[29:08] How do they measure patient satisfaction?
[29:43] How many versions of the initial product have there been?
[32:01] What’s their fundraising pitch?
[35:00] Learn more about LiviWell, LiviWell on LinkedIn, Dr. Michael Ingber, and Dawn Halkuff
[35:44] Subscribe to Business of the V and learn more at BusinessOfTheV.com
What is Business of the V?
Dr. Alyssa Dweck & Rachel Braun Scherl are here to introduce you to the most fascinating inventors, investors, thought leaders, and healthcare professionals who are in the Business of the V. If you are a woman, know a woman, have a business, or care about your v health and wellness, this is the podcast for you.
Who are Dr. Alyssa Dweck & Rachel Braun Scherl?
Dr. Alyssa Dweck is a gynecologist, surgeon, and author. She’s an expert on V health who explores what’s on other women’s minds when it comes to periods, hormones, breasts, butts, and sex.
Rachel Braun Scherl is a marketing strategist, business builder, and vagipreneur - a person in the business of women’s sexual and reproductive health. It’s complicated!