December 19, 2022

Lube is a Vagina’s Best Friend

39 minutes

What's going down:

Discussing the overwhelmingly negative societal outlook on menopause and why we need to do better

Diving into the definition of menopause and what exactly can transpire before and after

Breaking down genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), vaginal atrophy, the symptoms associated, and the power of lube

Hormonal treatments and the differences between local vs. systemic

Benefits and risks of non-hormonal treatment options

Clitorally the most disturbing TikTok on the internet promoting vaginal rejuvenation. Find out why the "Mona Lisa" laser can kiss my a$$ here!

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Resources

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References:

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Practice Bulletin #141: Management of menopausal symptoms. July 2014.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. FAQ Vaginal rejuvenation, labiaplasty, and other female genital cosmetic surgery.

NAMS Position Statement: The 2020 genitourinary syndrome of menopause position statement of The North American Menopause Society. Menopause: The Journal of The North American Menopause Society Vol. 27, No. 9, pp. 976-992 DOI: 10.1097/GME.0000000000001609

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/30/health/vaginal-laser-fda.html

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