In our fifth episode Katie speaks to Dr Shahzadi Harper about the impact menopause can have on sex, treatments for physical symptoms, how to speak to your partner about it, and how to get the spark back. In this episode: 0:41 Why do our hormones affect the vagina, vulva and other areas? 3:20 The impact of these changes on women’s lives and relationships 5:00 Declining testosterone 5:38 Treatment options 8:48 How can we talk to our partners about this? 13:14 How to approach your doctor and pharmacist about oestrogen and testosterone 19:22 Dr Harper’s book 21:03 A final top tip ______ Would you like some extra support with managing your menopause symptoms?  Then why not join us as a Latte Lounge member and let Katie help you to feel great again.  Members get access to support from Katie, members-only masterclasses with medical specialists and wellbeing experts, members-only content, how-to-guides and resources, plus a chance to connect with other women just like you in a warm and friendly community. Podcast listeners can try the membership for just £10 for the first month with code LATTETRIAL at the checkout: https://members.lattelounge.co.uk/latte-lounge-membership  Follow The Latte Lounge: This episode of the Latte Lounge podcast was presented by Katie Taylor from The Latte Lounge. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelatteloungewomenover40 (or search The Latte Lounge group to find us) Instagram: @loungethelatte Twitter: @lounge_latte Website: www.lattelounge.co.uk Links from this episode: Dr Harper’s book - The Perimenopause Solution: Take control of your hormones before they take control of you by Dr Shahzadi Harper and Emma Bardwell Website - https://theharperclinic.com/ The Latte Lounge’s menopause resources: www.lattelounge.co.uk/menopause Thank you to: This series is sponsored by Sylk Natural Lubricant. It was produced by Emily Crosby Media.