6 vaginal and urinary symptoms of menopause

Menopause can have a big impact on your vagina and urinary tract, leading to many uncomfortable symptoms, which might not be easy to ask about. So, this week I take a look at some of these symptoms and explain what causes them and what can help.
0:00 6 vaginal and urinary symptoms of menopause
01:05 Vaginal dryness
03:11 Genital itching
05:23 Pelvic floor changes
07:38 Frequent urinary tract infections
09:26 Increased urination
11:42 Incontinence
Products mentioned in this video:
Sea Buckthorn Oil - check your local Health Food Store
Vaginal Probiotic - If you are in the UK recommend the brand Optibac www.optibacprobiotics.com/uk/...
St John's Wort Oil - www.avogel.co.uk/herbal-remed...
Uva Ursi & Echinacea for Cystitis - www.avogel.co.uk/herbal-remed...
Cranberry Juice - www.avogel.co.uk/biotta-juice...
Cranberry Complex - www.avogel.co.uk/herbal-remed...
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[@tracymasters4817]

I’ve also discovered that you can feel like you have a UTI but you actually don’t! So frustrating! Just from the lack of oestrogen! Hellapause is right!!

[@picilocarnal]

Im😢

[@jennifermoffitt7294]

estradiol vaginal cream has helped me !!

[@MoonBaby-qi9oo]

What can you do for this!

[@pattycake8272]

Great sounds like a good time. Sarcastically said as i get ready for a full work day.

[@chocolate4135]

I just recently learned that coffee irritates the bladder and gives me horrible hot flashes during my menopause 🥵

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hi Chocolate Great to hear that you've identified one of the triggers, hopefully, that will make a big difference! Best Wishes Eileen

[@cchawk6280]

Dr. Brie on KZbin has really good pelvic floor exercises. Thank you for always helping.

[@AvogelCoUk]

Thanks for sharing!! Best Wishes Eileen

[@omittapir5986]

Such an important information. We need more women on social media to help women with more information on symptoms and remedies for menopause. Thank you very much.

[@AvogelCoUk]

You're welcome! Best Wishes Eileen

[@woodworkinggirl2163]

Thank you so much for this🤗

[@AvogelCoUk]

You are welcome! Best Wishes Eileen

[@cindyashruf8152]

Thnx doctor for the video it is exactly how i experience a weak bladder,incontinence and sensitive bladder.

[@AvogelCoUk]

You're welcome, hope you find my tips helpful for you Best Wishes Eileen

[@islandgirl7281]

This is the vlog that i have been waiting on....full of advice and information....the virgina goes through a lot during the menopause and post menopause that we as ladies are not aware of until we get there ..so much stress could be avoided , but thank you Eileen for these life changing weekly vlogs that i personally look forward too....am having lots of issues down there so this helps....Thank you🌹

[@AvogelCoUk]

You are welcome Island Girl, happy to help :) Best Wishes Eileen

[@islandgirl7281]

@@AvogelCoUk Thank you🌹

[@margaretkerr4591]

You are so right island girl! Nothing prepares your body for it does it?! I call it hellopause (cos i feel like im in hell going through it ) i hope ur suffering eases soon love x

[@islandgirl7281]

@@margaretkerr4591 hellopause is a good way to put it..lol ...am feeling much better than i did couple of weeks ago and i do hope your journey is also getting a little better and it will in due time we are all on this journey together❤

[@margaretkerr4591]

@@islandgirl7281 im doing a lot better on HRT patches! I was just asking dr eileen about the heavy bleeding i have been having for 5 days x

[@tinascrazyworld6698]

Excuse my language but why the damn hell are we tortured so much? We should not be going through this as its worse than being a teenager Way worse.. No warnings no nothin life changed 4 years ago and its always something else..:( This isn't a joke Peri is Evil

[@margaretkerr4591]

Agreed - I call it hellopause! 😳

[@margaretkerr4591]

I call it hellopause! Aaaand im just out of a heavy 5 day bleed and constant cramps! 😉😢

[@patriciapyper4617]

Thank you eilleen you are amazing ♥️

[@AvogelCoUk]

You're welcome Patricia!

[@denisebhagwandeen2876]

Thank u so much for this😊

[@AvogelCoUk]

You're welcome Denise :) Best Wishes Eileen

[@beatricefrask5230]

Very helpful to understabd why so much dry discomfort.

[@AvogelCoUk]

Glad to be of help Beatrice!

[@ursulynedwards1025]

Thanks Dr great info as alway. 🙏

[@AvogelCoUk]

My pleasure Ursulyn! Best Wishes Eileen

[@ursulynedwards1025]

Thanks Dr 🙏

[@LisaN]

I've had to swtich to natural, non-scented laundry products, and toilet paper with no added dyes, inks or chemicals. I've also become really sensitive to this stuff all around, so I also get untreated paper napkins, and brown paper towels for any use on face or hands or food areas. I only keep the cheap white paper towels for dirt cleanup. Try filtering some warm or hot water through a regular paper napkin to a bowl below. You will be amazed at what comes out. Those irritants cause my skin to have rashes now.

[@AvogelCoUk]

Brilliant idea, thank you Lisa!

[@Op-ol7hi]

Hello, Thanks once again for coming up with these tips on menopause. I am getting pelvic pain so once a month . I have seamoss gel that help a bit if you made it yourself Thanks again 🙏👍

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hi Op Pelvic pain can sometimes be eased with a magnesium supplement so worth a try but if this gets worse, please do seek advice from your doctor. Best Wishes Eileen

[@oliviaisegide7726]

I love 💕 ur education but at menopause start at age of 42😢 because i missed my period this is a month❤ everything you have talked it my signs in me

[@AvogelCoUk]

You're welcome! Best Wishes Eileen

[@taniajansen3650]

Thank you doctor wonderful info

[@AvogelCoUk]

Glad it was helpful Tania Best Wishes Eileen

[@lovelocked5385]

Fem flora probiotics for women, key-E vitamin e suppositories at night vaginally, pelvic exercises with vaginal weights or without. Blessings 🙏

[@AvogelCoUk]

Thanks for all these helpful tips :) Best Wishes Eileen

[@sandratjauw8709]

Thank u Dr. Aileen.

[@AvogelCoUk]

You're welcome Sandra! Best Wishes Eileen

[@heidicash4772]

I mainly suffer with alot of vaginal dryness ,I'm in quite a bit of discomfort with it ,at times it's painful 😢 my dr has put me on vagifem a low dose hrt pessary ,they do help eliminate some of my symptoms but not all

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hopefully, some of my tips and recommendations can be of help too Heidi. Best Wishes Eileen

[@aminalokhat9401]

Yes very painful

[@jennifermoffitt7294]

also estradiol vag cream helps

[@kimhoffman1071]

Thank you helps me alot

[@AvogelCoUk]

You're welcome Kim, glad to be of help! Best Wishes Eileen

[@marykontor4929]

Thanks a lot

[@AvogelCoUk]

You're welcome Mary Best Wishes Eileen

[@marykontor4929]

@@AvogelCoUk Thanks once again, God richly bless you mamma

[@patriciapyper4617]

I am post menopause

[@seemadaryani2990]

Hello Eileen I’m taking sea buckthorn oil supplement and also optibac probiotics. I’m not able to get st. John wort oil so can I take st. John wort supplement orally instead of the oil? Also I have heard that taking Slippery Elm supplement also improves vaginal dryness. What are your thoughts on slippery elm supplement for dryness?

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hi Seema I'm not sure if the St John's Wort tablets would work for this, it does seem to be topical use that gives the best benefits. I've not heard of Slippery Elm helping this but may be worth trying for a month to see if it helps. Best Wishes Eileen

[@patriciapyper4617]

I also take a probiotic for that

[@patriciapyper4617]

Can you use aloe Vera gel down there please eillien l got some estrogen cream but it give me a tiny bleed please thank you ♥️

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hi Patricia, just check the Aloe vera ingredients. Pure aloe vera gel will be fine but some of the gels have a lot of other ingredients too so it depends.

[@tracymasters4817]

Do the cranberry tablets help with irritated bladder/urethra even though there is no UTI present? Thank you for your informative videos!

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hi Tracy Yes, we do recommend them for this as well. The tablets contain herbs that are known to ease discomfort and inflammation. Best Wishes Eileen

[@tracymasters4817]

@@AvogelCoUk Thank you so much for your reply!!

[@louisequadrelli7961]

D - mannose does

[@melisaeslinger6247]

I have tried collagen powder and it helps to keep moisture in the vagina area. Before I began taking it I had a lot of pain, but now I feel almost like my old self. 😊

[@AvogelCoUk]

Fantastic result Melisa! Best Wishes Eileen

[@paulawilkinson6341]

I’ve just started to take a good bone broth powder , I think it’s the same as collagen powder as it has high amounts of collagen in it x

[@puffymuffin9064]

What about can't wee properly or just as you go want to go again I'm drinking a lot water plus had bladder checks UTI nothing shows up o have Anixety too is this the cause

[@AvogelCoUk]

Yes, could be anxiety, I've answered your other comment with some suggestions for you :)

[@fae137]

Could be vaginal atrophy or pelvic floor issue, might need vaginal Estrogen or moisturizer depending on your personal cause

[@angelamayes4757]

I get confused when i have to pee. I sweat and have to pee and get confused all at once. Is this is a menopause symptom ? I don't have a UTI , that is why i am asking. But, i have symptoms like this , like i have an UTI but, i don't have a UTI. I was tested at the doctor.

[@afrouzkhakpour7067]

I have been suffering from vijinal dryness and bladders burning , my Dr gives me Strongen therapy , and CIJ jel for Balance the PH , and balance the acidic of Vejinal.

[@AvogelCoUk]

great, hope they help!

[@paulawilkinson6341]

My bladder has been really bad over the past 10 + years . I have to use the largest heavy pads for years. Can’t leave the house without my heavy pads . I was getting a lot of water infections. Doctor put me on vagirux which helps with dryness and helps me through the night with toilet trips .

[@AvogelCoUk]

Good to hear that you've found something that helps Pauline Best Wishes Eileen

[@picilocarnal]

I’m 64 and started with UTIs about 10 years ago. What a nightmare!

[@AvogelCoUk]

@@picilocarnal hope my tips are helpful for you

[@wickedwest89]

Can you talk in a video about carbuncles?

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hi Lori This is more of a medical condition that would need specific treatment or you could seek the advice of a Medical Herbalist. They can formulate a personalised treatment plan for you. Sorry I can't help on this one. Best Wishes Eileen

[@patriciapyper4617]

What if you are on hrt patches I drink botties of water take vitamin d and magnesium tablets also gingo biloba tablets herbel Thay are good thank you ♥️

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hi Patricia You can still take most supplements with HRT, All the ones you are taking should be fine. Best Wishes Eileen

[@NT-vf9vt]

I’ve had lower abdominal pain for two weeks. And not too hungry. No burning in urine though. Lower back pain too. May just get an OTC UTI test to find out if it is UTI….. menopause sucks. 😡

[@AvogelCoUk]

N T It is very important to get any abdominal pain checked out by your doctor as this could be caused by a number of issues - much easier to treat if you have a proper diagnosis first Best Wishes Eileen

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hi N T It is very important to get any abdominal pain checked out by your doctor as this could be caused by a number of issues - much easier to treat if you have a proper diagnosis first Best Wishes Eileen

[@patriciapyper4617]

Can you take cranberry juice please thank s ♥️

[@AvogelCoUk]

Yes, but just make sure that it doesn't contain any sugar!

[@patriciapyper4617]

Dose hrt patches still protect you

[@AvogelCoUk]

That's something you would need to ask your doctor; we can't comment on prescribed medications, sorry. Best Wishes Eileen

[@pam164]

If I don't get Antibiotics for Cystitis it goes to my Kidneys, I have tried Cranberry juice and lots of water but it doesn't work.

[@picilocarnal]

Doesn’t work for me either. Usually I have to go to antibiotics and anti fungal if necessary

[@bathshebacumming3314]

Try d-mannose

[@fae137]

I started having these urinary symptoms at age 41. I'm not in menopause yet so I'm not sure why. I do have one ovary removed and shortly after I have awful symptoms that are worse after sex or using a tampon. I thought it was interstitial cystitis but now I think I am getting an early onset vaginal atrophy.

[@AvogelCoUk]

May be a good idea just to check with your doctor in case it's a stubborn, low grade infection. Best Wishes Eileen

[@picilocarnal]

Same.

[@patriciapyper4617]

What about optibic tablets for women ♥️

[@AvogelCoUk]

Yes, I often recommend these for vaginal and urinary issues. Best Wishes Eileen

[@user-oz9du2we5s]

I'm now on post menopause what can I do to return back normal situation like before

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hi What are your main symptoms?

[@margaretkerr4591]

I have been bleeding for about 5 days and I'm getting clots and a lot of lower abdominal pain. I haven't bled in 14 years, after failed IVF (thety put me into chemical menopause, I never bled again) I'm on HRT patches. My question is - will this continue every month? I'm on magnesium too. I feel the blood is stuck in the vagina, as it is bad when I wipe - but not as much on the pad. Sorry if this is too much - I don't know who else to ask Love mags x

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hi Margaret It is really important to get this checked by your doctor just in case the HRT is responsible; as you go further through the menopause, hormone balance can change and the HRT taken may now not be the most appropriate one for this stage. Best wishes Eileen

[@margaretkerr4591]

@@AvogelCoUk i will. I have to see her soon as its been 3 months on h.r.t. I had a smear test last year - so i know its nothing serious. But i will get it checked out. Thank you so much - i didnt know who else to ask x

[@AvogelCoUk]

You're welcome to ask any time Margaret!

[@margaretkerr4591]

@@AvogelCoUk could my low thyroid level be an issue with HRT?

[@AvogelCoUk]

@@margaretkerr4591 You would need to check with your doctor about this as it may depend on what brand of HRT you are taking. Best Wishes Eileen

[@kalebremillard7720]

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[@ethelbentancourt2233]

My E mail address is not connecting to yours I'll have it checked out thank you for sharing your posts for so many women searching for thruth 🙏🙏

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hi Ethel You can contact me via [e-mail]

[@patriciapyper4617]

What is the best probiotic for post menopause please thanks ♥️

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hi Patricia I would recommend Optibac One a Day

[@bettym5148]

What is thrash?

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hi Betty Thrush is a common infection in the vagina causing itching and discomfort. Best Wishes Eileen

[@patriciapyper4617]

Is obitibac woman good to take please thank s ❤️

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hi Patricia I recommend this product a lot so definitely worth trying :) Best Wishes Eileen

[@peachesmcgee4795]

Can you recommend any topical vaginal estrogen cream pls? Im looking for something natural rather than doctor-prescribed.

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hi You could check out www.wellsprings-health.com/ Best Wishes Eileen

[@peachesmcgee4795]

@@AvogelCoUk thanks so much-i was just looking at their site actually!

[@patriciapyper4617]

I take alfroex tablets for lbs ❤️

[@kalebremillard7720]

😃🙏

[@mazzie9663]

Being a woman is so much fun 😂❤

[@AvogelCoUk]

It's a wild ride for sure!

[@kalebremillard7720]

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