They told me menopause meant hot flashes… but no one warned me about this.

Laura McKaig breaks down the real (and often unexpected) ways menopause affects your pelvic floor, bladder, and vaginal health.

Forget the myth that it’s just hot flashes we’re talking about, leaking, dryness, UTIs, and changes no one warns you about. Laura also explains why it happens, hint: it’s all about estrogen and what you can do about it, from movement and pelvic floor therapy to moisturizers and more.

⏱️ Timestamps:

[00:46] – Menopause and Pelvic Health

[01:41] – Menopause: What No One Told You

[02:03] – What Changes Down There After Menopause?

[03:28] – Postmenopausal Changes in the Pelvic Floor

[04:27] – Menopause and Urinary Symptoms

[08:30] – Common Symptoms and Solutions

[08:45] – Changes in Bladder Function After Menopause

[10:48] – Understanding UTIs and the Pelvic Floor

[12:16] – Decreased Lubrication and Vaginal Dryness

[13:20] – Intercourse Discomfort and What You Can Do

[13:41] – Positive Steps to Manage Symptoms

[14:38] – The Importance of Movement and Exercise

[16:05] – Good Bladder Habits

[17:56] – Bladder Irritants to Avoid

[18:46] – Using Vaginal Lubricants and Moisturizers

[20:22] – Topical Vaginal Estrogen Cream

[22:00] – Recap of Menopausal Changes

[23:03] – Resources and Recommendations

[23:37] – Conclusion and Next Steps

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Music Credits:

Musician: Forest Stewart

Original composition “Down There”

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