The Hotflash inc podcast
Hotflash inc is an evidence, expert and human-experience driven podcast looking for the true truth in perimenopause, menopause and beyond.
In more than 100 episodes menopause and midlife journalist and host Ann Marie McQueen has spoken to a wide range of experts from around the globe, including practitioners, activists, researchers, doctors and industry leaders about this perplexing transition we still know too little about. She’s talked about her own frustrations and personal experiences. And she has connected with a perimenoposse of powerful women in the midst of a perplexing transition.
Hotflash inc is among the top 1.5 percent of podcasts in the world according to Listen Notes. It was named the number one podcast in women’s health in August 2023 by GOODPODS.
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98: Perimenopause “down there” 101 with Dr Karyn Eilber
Dr Karyn Eilber is board certified in urology and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, as well as an associate professor teaching, training and working in administration at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. She’s a mom of three, co-founder of the clean, luxury intimacy company Glissant, founding medical partner at Doctorpedia and co-author on the awesomely title book A Woman’s Guide to Her Pelvic Floor: What the F#*@ is Going On Down There?”
Over her years of practice, she’s also become open to alternative approaches to medicine and all the new – and old – things that can help. “No pun intended,” she says. “You gotta think outside the box.”
Highlights:
Why vibrators are important in perimenopause
How to choose a vibrator
Why kegal exercises are not one sized fits all
The very important role of a pelvic floor physical therapist
The intersection between our urinary tracts, pelvic floors and overall vaginal health
Vaginal estrogen is safe! (Even if the packaging makes you think otherwise)
Why systemic estrogen may not be enough for your vagina
The latest tech: lasers, sound waves and O Shots
Bioidentical hormones and testosterone pellets
Our rapidly advancing understanding of the vaginal microbiome
What’s going on with all the infections? (Hint: It’s about the lactobacillus)
Boric acid for BV: the doctor’s Rx (and what you have to watch out for)
Goop, vaginal (vulvar) steaming and jade eggs
Falling bladder: what it is and how to treat it
Glissant and the importance of using clean lube (and some CBD)
What young women are doing differently at the gynecologist
Is vaginal estrogen mandatory?
Where to find Dr Eilber:
Web: Glissantlove.com
LinkedIn: @KarynEilber
Instagram: @dreilber
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