Menopause symptoms are for real!

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Stasi

• April 03, 2020 15:56

The impact of changing hormones during menopause has widespread effects on the body. Every woman experiences these a little differently. Understanding why these symptoms occur and approaches for management and treatment can be empowering and help you to feel better during this time. What symptoms are your experiencing that are most concerning?

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  Stasi

  • August 18, 2020 20:18

  Hello-

  Yes, the hormonal changes that occur during menopause can contribute to increased UTIs. The good news is there are things that can be done to help with this. To begin with making sure that the tissues around the urethra are healthy is important to overall vaginal health, which in turn may decrease the occurrence of UTIs. One recommendation to start is to moisturize these tissues using a pH balanced moisturizer, such as Gennev's Vaginal Dryness Intimate Moisture. 

  This article provides additional information that may be helpful. 

  Scheduling an appointment with one of our health coaches or telemedicine providers can also help to identify strategies specifically for you based on your lifestyle and health history. You can learn more about working with our health coaches and telemedicine providers, who are all trained specifically to support women during menopause, here. 

  Stasi Kasianchuk MS, RDN, CSSD, CSCS, EP-C
  Gennev Director of Health Coaching

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  Rebecca S.

  • August 18, 2020 15:29

  Felt the first twinge of a UTI last night. Haven't had one in 16 years! I was really surprised to do some searching and find it's a fairly common menopause symptom. Anything to do for prevention besides stay hydrated and drink some cranberry juice?

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  Rebecca S.

  • August 18, 2020 20:21

  Super helpful! Thanks, Stasi! I didn't necessarily feel "not-so-moist," but I think it can't hurt! :-) So much learning in these past few months!

  Thanks!

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  Stasi

  • August 19, 2020 21:22

  Hi Rebecca-

  Happy to help! Empowering women with knowledge about your body during menopause and helpful strategies is part of our mission at Gennev. Glad to hear you have learned so much!

  Stasi Kasianchuk MS, RDN, CSSD, CSCS, EP-C
  Gennev Director of Coaching

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