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Perimenopause “down there” 101 with Dr Karyn Eilber

Dr Karyn Eilber is board certified in urology and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, as well as an associate professor teaching, training and working in administration at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. She’s a mom of three, co-founder of the clean, luxury intimacy company Glissant, founding medical partner at Doctorpedia and co-author on the awesomely title book A Woman’s Guide to Her Pelvic Floor: What the F#*@ is Going On Down There?”

Over her years of practice, she’s also become open to alternative approaches to medicine and all the new – and old – things that can help. “No pun intended,” she says. “You gotta think outside the box.” 

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Episode 98: Perimenopause "down there" 101 with Dr Karyn Eilber Hotflash inc podcast

Highlights: . 

Why vibrators are important in perimenopause

How to choose a vibrator

Why kegal exercises are not one sized fits all

The very important role of a pelvic floor physical therapist 

The intersection between our urinary tracts, pelvic floors and overall vaginal health 

Vaginal estrogen is safe! (Even if the packaging makes you think otherwise)

Why systemic estrogen may not be enough for your vagina 

The latest tech: lasers, sound waves and O Shots 

Bioidentical hormones and testosterone pellets

Our rapidly advancing understanding of the vaginal microbiome

What’s going on with all the infections? (Hint: It’s about the lactobacillus)

Boric acid for BV: the doctor’s Rx (and what you have to watch out for)

Goop, vaginal (vulvar) steaming and jade eggs

Falling bladder: what it is and how to treat it

Glissant and the importance of using clean lube 

What young women are doing differently at the gynecologist 

Is vaginal estrogen mandatory? 

Where to find Dr Eilber:

Web: Glissantlove.com

LinkedIn: @KarynEilber

Instagram: @dreilber