Description

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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