Menopause, Cancer & Sex: Expert Q&A

Описание: Gynecologists Stacy Tessler Lindau, MD, and Monica Christmas, MD, spoke with us in an honest interactive conversation about menopause, sexual function as one ages, and how cancer can affect one's sex life. Click "Show More" to view a full table of contents of the topics discussed.

Table of Contents:
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:32 What are the most common sexual challenges women face as they age?
0:02:42 What about aging causes a decreased libido, vaginal dryness, and other common problems?
0:06:09 What are bioidentical hormones, what are their risks, and how do they work?
0:08:31 What should I look for in an over the counter medication for vaginal dryness?
0:13:28 What can illness or disease do to menopause?
0:17:27 How does cancer affect my sex life? What can I do to have better sex after cancer?
0:20:55 Should women take hormones when they're going through menopause? Is taking hormones during menopause unhealthy?
0:22:50 What the most common issues a doctor sees at a menopause clinic?
0:25:42 If I'm on blood thinners what should I do during menopause?
0:26:34 Who should a cancer survivor turn to for help with sex after cancer?
0:28:26 I'm having menopause symptoms including hot flashes, sweating, and anxiety. What supplements should I take?
0:30:14 I've been having hot flashes for 20 years, when will it end? When is post menopause?
0:33:38 What is the biggest thing that a gynecologist wants women to know?

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