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The Gut–Vagina–Brain Connection: The Hidden Reason Women Lose Libido After 40 with Dr. Betsy Greenleaf
Vaginal dryness, recurrent infections, low libido...why are we told this is "just hormones" and something we have to tolerate? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, founder of the International Pause Institute, and we unpack what's really happening down there during perimenopause and menopause. Could your symptoms be tied to your gut? Your brain? Your stress levels?
We dive deep into the vaginal microbiome and why so many women struggle with yeast infections, UTIs, and painful sex—sometimes for years. Is estrogen the whole answer? Why do probiotics sometimes fail? And how…
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