When Your Uterus Drops and Your Vagina Tightens: A Menopause Saga

This one’s a whole journey, so buckle up (or maybe unbutton your jeans and get comfy). Jan’s sharing her deeply personal—and yes, wildly specific—story of life post-menopause. From tight pelvic floors to uteruses that drop like it’s hot, this episode dives into the truth about GSM (Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause) and why it’s more than just hot flashes.

Here’s what we’re talking about:

• What GSM actually is and why it matters

• Jan’s battle with painful bladder symptoms and pelvic floor dysfunction

• Why some vaginas get too tight and others… not tight enough

• Pelvic floor therapy, mesh, lasers, and all the things no one warns you about

• Estrogen: The goddess hormone and what happens when she bails

• Bioidentical hormones, DHEA, yams (yes, yams), and natural support options

• Why it took until 2015 for medicine to take our vaginas seriously

We’re calling this one “a menopause saga” because that’s exactly what it is. If you’re navigating your own hormonal rollercoaster or just want to be prepared for what’s ahead, we’ve got you.

P.S. Don’t forget to check the show notes for the resource sheet Jan put together!

Review all resources here.

*Information shared on this podcast is not medical advice. If you have a concern about your physical or mental health, please seek support from a professional.