Painful Sex & Shrinking Labia? What Menopause Really Does to Your Body ft Dr. Haver
In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD discusses the significant changes that the vulva undergoes during menopause with her guest, ...
Doctor Information
Name: Rena Malik
Specialization: Urology
City: Irvine
Dr. Rena Malik is a board-certified urologist with a talent for dispelling medical misinformation, discussing intimate topics, and educating the general public. With over 300 million views and 2 million subscribers, her YouTube channel Rena Malik, M.D. has become a go-to destination for frank, evidence-based discussions of taboo topics. Men’s Health Magazine named her as one of the top 10 health influencers in 2023. Dr. Malik is regularly featured by media outlets, including Insider, Men’s Health, Self, Scientific American, Bustle, and US News & World Report and has been a guest on multiple podcasts, including the popular Diary of a CEO, Huberman Lab, and Mel Robbins Podcasts.
Dr. Rena Malik specializes in sexual medicine and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology) and is a Menopause Certified Menopause Practitioner. Her practice, Rena Malik, MD offers patient-focused, individualized care in bladder health, sexual dysfunction, hormone management, and the compassionate management of non-narcotic pelvic pain. She is located in Beverly Hills and Irvine, CA and sees patients virtually from the states of CA, FL, IL, MD, NY, NJ, TX and VA.
Dr. Rena Malik’s extraordinary contributions to the realm of urology have earned her the distinguished title of the 2023 American Urological Association Young Urologist of the Year. With a prolific portfolio boasting over 80 peer-reviewed publications, she continues to contribute to the advancement of innovation in the field of urology. She is an online content editor for the Journal of Urology and Urology Practice journals.
FAQ Highlights
Q: What happens to the vulva during menopause?
A: The vulva undergoes physiologic changes due to the loss of estrogen and testosterone, leading to thinner tissue, loss of collagen and elastin, and reduced mucus production.
Q: What is the impact of hormone loss on the vulva during menopause?
A: The loss of estrogen and testosterone dramatically reduces the levels of estradiol and testosterone, leading to changes in the elasticity of the tissues and resulting in thinner, less lush vulval tissue.
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