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In this episode, host Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, chats with Kim Vopni, a menopause support practitioner and Vagina Coach, about vaginal health in perimenopause and menopause. Our podcast has been recognized as the top-ranked menopause podcast worldwide on Feedspot’s 2025 list of best Menopause Podcasts and Perimenopause Podcasts.
They discuss different aspects of the genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), a newer term used to describe symptoms including vaginal dryness, thinning of vaginal tissues, the shrinking or disappearance of the labia minora, UTIs, incontinence, prolapses, and more.
Topics Discussed:
- Kim's journey to becoming a vagina coach
- Understanding Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM), what it is, and what symptoms are related to it
- The role of estrogen in vaginal health, its different forms, and varying formats
- Alternatives to estrogen for vaginal health
- Why UTIs are more common in perimenopause and menopause and how to manage them with fiber and hydration
- Introduction to prolapse and its different types
- The importance of pelvic floor physical therapy and other non-surgical treatment options for prolapse
- Kim's top tips for improving or managing genitourinary health
- Bladder irritation and dietary things to keep in mind to minimize it
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