63. Vaginal Changes in Perimenopause Real Talk on Dryness, Odor & More

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In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, Claudia dives deep into vaginal health during midlife, an often overlooked but essential part of overall well-being. Learn how hormonal shifts impact vaginal tissue, pH, and infection risk, and get practical, evidence-based solutions to support comfort, confidence, and intimacy. Whether you’re experiencing dryness, odor, or recurring UTIs, this episode breaks down both hormonal and non-hormonal tools that can help you feel like yourself again.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How declining estrogen affects vaginal tissue, moisture, and pH balance
Why changes in pH can increase UTIs, bacterial vaginosis, and yeast infections
The benefits and safety of vaginal estrogen for all women
Non-hormonal options like DHEA, hyaluronic acid, and clean OTC products
Key nutrients and supplements that support blood flow and tissue health
How vaginal rejuvenation tools (like medical vibrators) improve circulation and elasticity

Links mentioned:

Ep. 62: Perimenopause + Your Pelvic Floor: Fix Leaks, Pressure & Pain w/ Christina Walsh, PT

Sources Mentioned:

Nitric Oxide Study

Vitamin E Study

Claudia Petrilli is a Functional Health Coach, Integrative Nutrition Coach, Women’s Health Educator, and creator of The Perimenopause Method. Having experienced debilitating periods, digestive issues, a sluggish thyroid, a pituitary tumor, and perimenopause symptoms in her late 30s, she knows exactly what it’s like to get dismissed by doctors and spend years searching for answers.

After making the decision to advocate for her health years ago and investing in her education, she changed her life. Now, she’s changing the lives of countless women by teaching them to advocate for themselves and improve their hormone health, so they can feel and look their best — in their 40s and beyond!

When she’s not digging into client cases and learning about women’s health, you’ll find Claudia with her life partner of 15 years, Mike, and their rescue pup, Dawson, the love of their life.