What's Happening Down There? Menopause Problems No One Talks About (Part 3)

Post-menopause changes no one talks about - including vaginal health, pelvic organ prolapse, and genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) - aka vaginal atrophy, plus actionable tips on how to deal with each one and thrive after 45. Want my mini menopause playbook?➡️ https://www.thriveafter45.com/mini-me... ________________________________ VIDEOS MENTIONED in this video: What's Happening Down There? Menopause Problems No One Talks About (Part 1)    • What's Happening Down There? Menopause Pro...   What's Happening Down There? Menopause Problems No One Talks About (Part 2)    • What's Happening Down There? Menopause Pro...   Menopause Survival Kit: What to Pack for Stress-Free Travel!    • Menopause Survival Kit: What to Pack for S...   ________________________________ CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction An overview of the taboo topic: post-menopause changes no one talks about. 0:15 Recap of Parts 1 & 2 Key topics covered in earlier videos and why this episode dives deeper. 0:34 Why Post-Menopause Matters Why post-menopause changes are often ignored but shouldn’t be. 1:24 Topics in This Episode Preview of topics: disappearing vaginas, pelvic organ prolapse, libido changes, and more. 3:15 Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (G.S.M.) What G.S.M. is, its symptoms, and why vaginal estrogen is the gold standard treatment. 5:46 Disappearing Vaginas? Why it feels like your vagina is shrinking and what you can do about it. 6:35 Pelvic Organ Prolapse What it is, how common it is, and available treatments. 8:19 Libido and Climax Challenges How menopause affects libido and orgasm, plus tips to bring back the big finish. 10:06 Preventing UTIs Post-Menopause Why UTIs increase after menopause and effective prevention strategies. 11:25 Vaginal Microbiome Shifts How menopause affects vaginal pH and microbiome, plus tips to restore balance. 12:06 Skin and Vulvar Changes How aging affects vulvar skin, and the importance of moisturizers and SPF. 12:40 Vulvar Varicose Veins What they are, how they affect you, and treatment options. 13:09 Conclusion Recap of topics, empowering takeaways, and an invitation ________________________________ IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/19/we... https://www.maturitas.org/article/S03... https://www.scielo.br/j/ramb/a/yCFjgv... https://utswmed.org/medblog/fda-ban-t... https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/tra... https://medicine.washu.edu/news/recur... a GREAT resource➡️ https://menopause.org/ ________________________________ ♡ SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL & be part of the Thrive After 45 Community!    / @renahedeman   ♡ YOUTUBE:    / @renahedeman   ♡ INSTAGRAM:   / thriveafter45   ♡ LINKEDIN:   / rena-hedeman   ♡ WEBSITE: https://thriveafter45.com ________________________________ DISCLAIMER: This information does not replace consultation with a qualified medical professional. Seek the advice of your healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. CONSULT A LICENSED MEDICAL PRACTITIONER BEFORE MAKING ANY CHANGES TO YOUR MEDICATIONS OR HEALTHCARE. The content provided is not intended to be relied upon for medical diagnosis or treatment. Inform your healthcare practitioner of any changes you may make to your health and lifestyle. Do not disregard medical advice or delay visiting a medical professional because of something you read on our channel. For questions or concerns about any medical conditions you may have, please contact your healthcare provider.