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Painful Sex & Shrinking Labia? What Menopause Really Does to Your Body ft Dr. Haver

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In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD discusses the significant changes that the vulva undergoes during menopause with her guest, Dr. Mary Claire Haver. They explore the dramatic reduction in estrogen and testosterone levels and how this leads to tissue thinning, loss of collagen, and decreased mucus production in the vaginal area. These changes can result in discomfort, pain during sex, and increased susceptibility to infections. The conversation highlights the positive impact of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on mitigating these symptoms and improving women's overall health, despite the lingering misconceptions and stigmas surrounding its use.

Dr. Mary Claire Haver emphasizes the benefits of estrogen for heart health, cholesterol management, and even mental well-being. They address the flaws and public misconceptions stemming from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study, which significantly impacted the perception of HRT. The episode underscores the importance of educating both patients and clinicians about the safe and effective use of hormone therapy to improve the quality of life for women experiencing menopause. By advocating for better healthcare practices and raising awareness, Dr. Haver and Dr. Malik aim to empower women to seek the treatments they need

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▶️Chapters:

00:00 Menopause effects on vulva

01:32 Vaginal tissue changes

02:49 Testosterone and mood

03:08 Misconceptions about estrogen

06:48 Women's Health Initiative

12:33 SSRI use and alternatives

Don't forget to check out Dr. Haver

Tik Tok - tiktok.com/@drmaryclaire

Facebook - facebook.com/drmaryclaire

Instagram - instagram.com/drmaryclaire

Youtube - www.youtube.com/@maryclairehavermd8473

The New Menopause Book - https://thepauselife.com/pages/the-new-menopause-book

thepauselife.com

https://maryclairewellness.com/

Let's Connect!:

WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD

INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD

TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik

PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/

TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD

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In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD discusses the significant changes that the vulva undergoes during menopause with her guest, Dr. Mary Claire Haver. They explore the dramatic reduction in estrogen and testosterone levels and how this leads to tissue thinning, loss of collagen, and decreased mucus production in the vaginal area. These changes can result in discomfort, pain during sex, and increased susceptibility to infections. The conversation highlights the positive impact of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on mitigating these symptoms and improving women's overall health, despite the lingering misconceptions and stigmas surrounding its use.

Dr. Mary Claire Haver emphasizes the benefits of estrogen for heart health, cholesterol management, and even mental well-being. They address the flaws and public misconceptions stemming from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study, which significantly impacted the perception of HRT. The episode underscores the importance of educating both patients and clinicians about the safe and effective use of hormone therapy to improve the quality of life for women experiencing menopause. By advocating for better healthcare practices and raising awareness, Dr. Haver and Dr. Malik aim to empower women to seek the treatments they need

Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com

Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments

▶️Chapters:

00:00 Menopause effects on vulva

01:32 Vaginal tissue changes

02:49 Testosterone and mood

03:08 Misconceptions about estrogen

06:48 Women's Health Initiative

12:33 SSRI use and alternatives

Don't forget to check out Dr. Haver

Tik Tok - tiktok.com/@drmaryclaire

Facebook - facebook.com/drmaryclaire

Instagram - instagram.com/drmaryclaire

Youtube - www.youtube.com/@maryclairehavermd8473

The New Menopause Book - https://thepauselife.com/pages/the-new-menopause-book

thepauselife.com

https://maryclairewellness.com/

Let's Connect!:

WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD

INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD

TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik

PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/

TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD

------------------------------------------------------

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

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