402. Feeling Broken? UTI’s, Low Libido & Prolapse with Dr. Kelly Casperson
Episode description
A lot of the changes that happen during midlife and menopause are widely discussed online and on social media - weight struggles, bone density issues, nutritional needs, hot flashes, belly fat, and hormonal shifts to name a few. But what about the challenges nobody talks about?
Many women in midlife begin dealing with a bunch of “somewhat embarrassing” issues that can make them feel like their body is just not working properly anymore. Urinary tract infections, prolapse, low libido and other challenges with intimacy, can be really discouraging and impact quality of life. And they just aren’t talked about, so how do you know what to do?
That’s where Dr. Kelly Casperson comes in! She’s a urologic surgeon and the author “You Are Not Broken”, as well as the host of the podcast by the same name. In this conversation, we’ll discuss:
- the pervasive feeling of 'brokenness' women often feel regarding their sexual and pelvic health
- the impact of societal norms on women's sexuality
- the significance of pelvic health in midlife
- the role of hormones in women's health
- and the often-overlooked condition of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM).
If you’re needing encouragement to seek help and advocate for your pelvic health, this is it!
More Resources & Links
Grab Dr. Kelly Casperson’s Book “You Are Not Broken”
Listen to Dr. Kelly Casperson on the “You Are Not Broken” podcast here
Let’s Talk Menopause - Learn more about “Unboxing the Label”
Interlude - Telehealth & Rx resources for peri-/menopause and beyond (try the code ‘notbroken’)
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