The Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: Care and Prevention

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Christina Enzmann to discuss Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM), a common yet often overlooked condition affecting vaginal and urinary health. We explore the role of estrogen, the vaginal microbiome, recurrent UTIs, painful intercourse, and why many women are dismissed when symptoms first appear. Dr. Enzmann also shares practical strategies for restoring balance and protecting vaginal health throughout midlife and beyond. \- - - - - **About the Guest:** **Dr. Christina Enzmann** is a board-certified gynecologist, functional medicine practitioner, and women's health expert with a special interest in the vaginal microbiome, menopause, and hormonal health. Drawing from her background in dermatology research and microbiome science, she helps women address chronic vaginal symptoms, recurrent infections, pelvic discomfort, and hormonal transitions through evidence-based and root-cause approaches. She is also the author of the upcoming book Nobody Told Me , focused on nutrition during perimenopause. \- - - - - **Social Handles:** **Website:** https://drchristinaenzmann.com/ **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/doctorchristinaenzmann **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/DrCEnzmann \- - - - - **Connect with Dr. Ivan Rusilko** Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/drivanrusilko/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanrusilko/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is brought to you by Access Medical Labs. Claim 10% off your first invoice here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lp.accessmedlab.com/getstarted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. \- - - - - **DISCLAIMER:** The content herein is for educational and entertainment purposes only, containing opinions of the participants, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for specific questions or concerns and dial 911 in case of a medical emergency. Never delay seeking nor disregard medical advice because of information shared herein. Please be aware that different healthcare providers may have varying approaches to lab testing and interpretation. The selection of specific tests, methodologies, and treatment recommendations can differ based on the provider’s training, experience, and the individual needs of the patient. Providers should always use their best clinical judgment when making decisions for patient care. **MUSIC CREDITS** **Intro & Outro Music** - **Song:** “Exciting” by HitsLab - **Licensed via:** Envato Elements - **License Code:** FRDG5LAYC2 - **Item URL:** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://elements.envato.com/exciting-CN8759T⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - **License Certificate:** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1alXX0Hc-ltCX8I3diCH9NfZmKSlgwQjJ/view?usp=sharing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - **Envato Support:** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://help.elements.envato.com/hc/en-us/requests/new⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ <!--THE END--> - **Song:** “5 Please Don't Go” - **Artist:** Alex MakeMusic - **Verification Link:** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shazam.com/song/1714682478/5-please-dont-go⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - *Note: This track shows differing artist listings across platforms, and we are addressing this with licensing partners.* \- - - - - **PODCAST** Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/