Special Guest: How Menopause Affects Your Pelvic Health - insights from Dr. Claire Phipps, GP and British Menopause Society Council Member

Oops I Peed My Pants Podcast

Episode 4: In Conversation with Dr. Claire Phipps – Navigating Menopause and Pelvic Health

💦 Breaking the Silence, Shattering the Stigma, and Getting Real About Pelvic Health!

In this powerful episode, Ruth Astbury and Lizzie sit down with the exceptional Dr. Claire Phipps, a GP and member of the British Menopause Society's Medical Advisory Council. Dr. Phipps takes us through her inspiring journey to becoming a leading menopause expert and shares invaluable insights on managing pelvic health during perimenopause and beyond.

Key Highlights:

• Claire’s Journey to Menopause Expertise: Discover how Claire’s early GP training sparked her passion for improving women’s health education, especially when it comes to menopause care.
• Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM): Claire dives deep into the symptoms, progression, and the critical importance of early intervention in managing GSM.
• The Need for Menopause Education: Learn about the lack of standardized menopause education in medical training and what’s being done to change this for future generations of healthcare professionals.
• The Impact of Menopause on Pelvic Health: Claire discusses the often-overlooked issues such as vaginal dryness, urinary incontinence, and why it’s essential to have open conversations with your doctor about pelvic health.
• Practical Tips for Managing Symptoms: From estrogen creams to simple lifestyle changes, Claire offers actionable advice for improving pelvic floor health and navigating menopause with confidence.

This conversation is a must-listen for any woman navigating menopause or supporting others through it. Tune in to hear why it's so important to speak up, seek the right help, and access the treatments that can truly make a difference.

Your Resources:

• British Menopause Society (BMS): The leading authority on menopause and post-reproductive health in the UK. Visit their official website at https://thebms.org.uk.
• NHS Menopause Support: Comprehensive information on symptoms, treatments, and support services available through the NHS. Visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/help-and-support.
• NHS Wales Menopause Resources: Information specifically for women in Wales, covering early menopause, symptoms, and available services. Visit

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Your Resources:

• British Menopause Society (BMS): The leading authority on menopause and post-reproductive health in the UK. Visit their official website at https://thebms.org.uk.
• NHS Menopause Support: Comprehensive information on symptoms, treatments, and support services available through the NHS. Visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/help-and-support.
• NHS Wales Menopause Resources: Information specifically for women in Wales, covering early menopause, symptoms, and available services. Visit https://111.wales.nhs.uk/earlymenopause.
• https://www.bladderandbowel.org/ Bladder & Bowel Community. Our aim is to break the taboo of living with a bladder or bowel dysfunction, diversion or condition, raise awareness and most importantly, help people.

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