Beth Lattimer joins me this week to answer questions about the transformative world of menopause, specifically examining its impact on sexual health and intimacy. We'll uncover the restorative potential of hormone replacement therapy and how it can reignite libido. Today we explore not just the science, but also the need for open dialogue about female sexuality in midlife. From discussing topical estrogens and collagen benefits to tackling vaginal dryness, we empower you to embrace a sexual renaissance in your menopausal years.

In this episode:

• How hormonal shifts impact libido during menopause.
• The restorative role of hormone replacement therapy.
• Why collagen and topical estrogens like estradiol and estriol are important for maintaining skin and physical health.
• How to find knowledgeable practitioners for women's hormonal health.
• The importance of candid conversations about sexual function in midlife.
• Why understanding the responsive nature of female desire is crucial.
• How embracing education can lead to a midlife sexual renaissance.
• How communication with partners about hormonal changes can improve intimacy and manage libido during menopause.
• Why hormone levels, stressors, and achieving a parasympathetic state are essential for midlife sexual health.
• How to navigate relationship dynamics and understanding partner needs
• What the roles of different hormones are in affecting libido during menopause.
• How hormone creams, particularly those containing estriol, can benefit skin health.
• Why it's important to consider vaginal estriol for supporting urinary tract health.
• Why understanding hormone metabolites through tests like the DUTCH test is significant after beginning hormone treatment.
• How to choose the right testosterone replacement therapy.
• Why it's crucial to avoid self-prescribing HRT based on internet information without professional support.

Download your FREE eBook The Hormone Solutions Product Guide

Equip https://equipfoods.com/km20 Coupon code: KM20 Link and code are good for 20% off, your purchase.

Order your LMNT electrolytes today and get a FREE 8 pack of samples! Plus try it risk free, they have a no-questions-asked refund policy – you don't even have to send it back! www.DrinkLMNT.com/KarenMartel

Episodes mentioned: 20 Pounds Down No more Pain and Energy is Back! Plus, what to look for and what to avoid in a hormone replacement prescriber. embed https://karenmartel.com/20-pounds-down-no-more-pain-and-energy-is-back-plus-what-to-look-for-and-what-to-avoid-in-a-hormone-replacement-prescriber/ Hormone Replacement Therapy Unpacked: Pills, Patches, Creams, Gels, Pellets, Injections and Birth Control Pills: https://karenmartel.com/hormone-replacement-therapy-unpacked-pills-patches-creams-gels-pellets-injections-and-birth-control-pills/