Libido & Sexual Health: Navigating Hormonal Shifts Through Menopause
Corina Dunlap
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Episode 75
Published October 1, 2024
In this episode, Dr. Corina Dunlap discusses the importance of addressing libido and sexual health in women before, during, and after menopause. She emphasizes the need for open and comfortable conversations about these topics and highlights the common challenges women face in discussing their libido concerns.
Dr. Dunlap and Dr. Smeaton also cover:
- Hormonal shifts that can impact libido, including changes in estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and oxytocin
- How psychological factors, such as self-image and relationship dynamics, can influence libido
- The importance of maintaining pelvic and vaginal health
- The impact of lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, and inflammation
- How using the DUTCH Test to evaluate hormone levels can assist in creating personalized treatment plans
Key Moments
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:54 The Importance of Discussing Libido and Sexual Health
11:55 Hormonal Shifts and Their Impact on Libido
18:38 Creating Personalized Treatment Plans for Low Libido
25:27 The Relationship Between Menopause and Weight Gain
33:15 Managing Inflammation and Blood Glucose in Menopause
41:00 Conclusion and Key Takeaways
Dr. Corina Dunlap is a licensed naturopathic doctor (ND) and women’s health and hormone specialist. Specializing in the treatment of conditions that range from irregular periods to PMS, thyroid imbalances, endometriosis, pelvic pain, and menopause, she is an internationally recognized expert in women’s health at all stages of life. Dr. Dunlap is a clinician, researcher, educator, and speaker.
Show Notes
Learn more about Corina Dunlap and follow her on Instagram @drcorinadunlap.
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TAGS
Premenopausal Women
Postmenopausal Women
Libido
Estrogen and Progesterone
General Health
General Hormone Health
Perimenopause
Menopause
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