3 menopause burning sensations & what causes them

Eileen Talks Menopause

September 12, 2023 ∙ 13 mins
Episode 22

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Several areas of the body can experience burning sensations during menopause, which can be both uncomfortable and alarming.

In this podcast, I shed a little light on 3 common burning sensations, explaining what can cause them and what can help ease them, including burning vagina, burning tongue, and burning feet.

About me: Hi, I’m Eileen Durward and I'm a certified menopause coach (3rd Age woman peri-post menopause instructor) with a long history in complementary medicine and in helping others, especially menopausal women! I have worked in A.Vogel’s education department for over 25 years, and I share my knowledge via the company's menopause hub, advice and product support line and Live Chat, as well as across A.Vogel's social media channels, and my own social channels, see links below.

Explore to get more perimenopause and menopause tips and advice:

A.Vogel Menopause Hub https://www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/

Eileen Talks Menopause on Instagram @eileentalksmenopause, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EileenAVogelTalksMenopause and Tik Tok @eileentalksmenopause

The information in this podcast is for informational or educational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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Podcast

Eileen Talks Menopause

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22

Date

September 12, 2023

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13 mins
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Eileen Talks Menopause is a podcast about all things perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause. Whether you are at the start of your journey, part way through or finally at the end, this is the place to be to get answers to the menopause questions you didn’t even know you had! The podcast is hosted by Eileen […]

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