Jambo! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford talk with GYN expert Dr. Karen Tang, who will answer your questions about healthy travel during menopause. Topics include:

• What causes hot flashes, and how can I deal with them during travel?
• Should I change my medical hormone therapy if I'm headed to a hot location?
• Should I stop my hormone treatment before a long trip to reduce the risk of getting a blood clot?
• Any tips for keeping hormone patches on in wet, sweaty locations?
• What if I lose my hormone supply during travel--will I be able to get more overseas?
• Any advice for sleeping well during menopause?
• Sex and menopause--how can I get back in the game?
• Vaginal estrogen--any reasons NOT to use it?
• How can someone be a good partner to a fellow traveler experiencing menopause?
• UTI recurrences during travel--how can I avoid this?
• What about recurrent yeast infections--anything to recommend for prevention and treatment?
• If someone is reluctant to travel because of structural pelvic concerns, any advice?
• How can I be a good traveling companion for someone experiencing menopause?

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Our Disclaimer: The Germ and Worm Podcast is designed to inform, inspire, and entertain. However, this podcast does NOT establish a doctor-patient relationship, and it should NOT replace your conversation with a qualified healthcare professional. Please see one before your next adventure. The opinions in this podcast are Dr. Sanford’s & Dr. Pottinger’s alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.