Latest podcast: Clinical Insights into Natural HPV Management

Moira Bradfield Strydom, clinical naturopath and founder of genitourinary health clinic, Intimate Ecology, joins Lisa Costa-Bir to explore the complexity of persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and its far-reaching clinical implications. 

The discussion moves beyond cancer risk to examine why some infections fail to clear, highlighting the roles of immune competence, oestrogen signalling and chronic stress. A strong focus is placed on the cervical and, more broadly, vaginal microbiome, including the protective influence of beneficial species such as Lactobacillus crispatus and Lactobacillus gasseri. 

Moira outlines the management strategies she employs in clinical practice, alongside promising naturopathic interventions that include active hexose correlated compound (AHCC), green tea extract, folate, vitamin B12 and hyaluronic acid. 

Importantly, she addresses the emotional impact of an HPV diagnosis, emphasising the need for multidisciplinary care.