Dolor, picor, infecciones de orina… Cómo recuperar el humedal en tu vagina | EP.11 Mujeres de Hierro

Are you experiencing pain and think it's "normal" due to menopause? It's not. Vaginal dryness, pain during intercourse, itching, or recurrent urinary tract infections are not something you should normalize because they are symptoms that can trigger more serious problems. In this episode of Iron Women, we talk with Dr. Raquel Oliva Sánchez (@draraquelolivasanchez), a specialist in gynecologic oncology, about genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). We explain why these symptoms occur when estrogen levels drop, what warning signs you shouldn't ignore, and why many of these symptoms will not disappear without treatment. We also review which treatments have scientific evidence, from local hormone therapy to the drug ospemifene, hyaluronic acid, and vaginal probiotics. We also explain why self-examination is so important: learning to look at and touch your vulva to get to know it, detect changes early, and consult a specialist when something seems wrong. You can learn more about us at https://www.mujeresdehierro.es/ You can also find out about all our training and supplement programs at: https://www.cuerposserranos.com/ 0:00 Why does the vagina become dry during menopause? 3:28 What is genitourinary syndrome of menopause? 5:40 Estrogens, vaginal dryness, and pain during intercourse 8:12 Why shouldn't you normalize pain during sex? 12:45 Urinary tract infections and menopause: what is the connection? 19:14 Vaginal microbiota: the key to preventing infections 21:31 Vaginal itching, pain, and odor: when to worry 23:10 Does genitourinary syndrome only occur during menopause? 26:15 Treatments for vaginal dryness: what really works 28:36 Hormone therapy: the big myth that still scares many women 31:00 Science changes: why medical recommendations evolve 32:56 Ospemifene and other alternatives to estrogen 35:08 Hormone therapy after breast cancer: what the evidence says 37:59 The problem with hormone advice on social media 40:20 Vaginal lubricants and moisturizers: differences and how to choose them 45:30 How to examine your vulva and detect important changes 52:20 Sexuality in menopause: frequency, desire, and false expectations 55:30 The big myth about the vagina and the final message for all women