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March 21, 2025 58 mins

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

Links:

Kim's website: https://www.vaginacoach.com/

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