In today’s episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Jessie talks with physiotherapist Susannah Stewart about menopause and its impact on sexual health. They explore the common sexual health side effects experienced during menopause, the role of hormones, and the importance of mental health in this transition. The discussion emphasizes the need for empowerment, safety, and education in addressing sexual health issues, as well as the significance of a collaborative approach to treatment.
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Show Notes
0:55 – Registration for Jessie’s Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy opens SOON!
3:06 – Jessie welcomes our special guest, and what we are talking about today (a HIGHLY requested topic)
3:50 – Susannah shares why she landed in this area in her work
6:11 – Susannah reveals what most common sexual health complaints she hears from clients in perimenopause and menopause
8:03 – Susannah describes what is happening in the body to affect vaginal tissues during the menopause transition
11:02 – Susannah explains further the common symptoms of clitoral atrophy and sarcopenia of the pelvic floor muscles
14:55 – Susannah details her stance that everyone going through perimenopause and menopause should be using vaginal estrogen, and how to obtain it
19:08 – Susannah describes how other hormone replacement therapies – can impact sexual health during these years
21:37 – Susannah recalls the variety of conversations that are brought to her in her practice
25:12 – Susannah shares some of the exercises she suggests as a service provider
33:58 – Susannah shares what we didn’t touch on that she needs the people to know
40:03 – Susannah shares how you can find and work with her!
40:55 – Jessie brings the episode to a close
