The Vagina Episode

The Change, with Dr. Caitlin O’Conor.

My first interview is with Dr. Gretchen Frey www.gretchenfreymd.com an OB/GYN with a specialty in sexual health and hormone therapy.  Dr. Frey and I have worked together through the years and I love her balanced approach and willingness to embrace integrative care for the benefit of the patient.  We had so much great content we split our convo into 2 parts. 

In part 1, we dive into vaginal dryness, libido, treating painful penetrative intercourse and more.   In my experience concerns with vaginal/vulvar symptoms top the list of fears around aging - so please listen because treatment options are available and work extremely well!

Part 2 goes deep into hormone therapy as a treatment option for perimenopausal symptoms.  I love this talk because I think folks are sometimes overly worried when it comes to the safety of hormone therapy and other times expect too much from the treatment results.  Hormone therapy is neither magical silver bullet, nor is it unsafe for all.  Like most therapies it can be a great layer when used for the right person at the right time in the context of a holistic plan.  I hope that this episode helps folks understand their options and adds to their ability to make an informed choice.