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How to talk about women's health : Pr.Graziottin's advices

Welcome to "How to talk about Women's Health", a dedicated educational video series featuring Pr. Alessandra Graziottin. Designed for healthcare professionals, this series provides key insights to improve communication on intimate and gynecological health.

From adolescence to menopause, women face many questions about their intimate well-being. How to explain vaginal microbiota simply and reassuringly? How to address concerns about UTIs, menopause symptoms, or the impact of sexual activity on vaginal health? Pr. Graziottin offers clear, science-based explanations and practical advice to help you guide them with confidence.

Gain valuable insights to break taboos, educate patients on the role of microbiota in gynecological health, and provide practical, stage-specific advice. Empower your patients with the knowledge they need to take care of their intimate health.

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Created 13 February 2025
Updated 14 March 2025

General advice for communicating with your patient

Keys to a successful consultation by Alessandra Graziottin

The basics of Women’s intimate area and microbiota

Vulva, vagina, labia: what are the differences? Is there a key to understand vulvar and sexual pain? The pelvic floor muscles can cause many sexual and genital symptoms. How can we cure these symptoms? What is vaginal microbiota, what is it made of? How do I keep the microflora in my secret garden balanced?

Adolescence, the first intimate question

How much should it hurt? (my first period, my first sexual intercourse) What is this liquid I can see in my panties, is it normal? How should I be cleaning my "small garden"? How should my vagina smell? Is only my fault if it smells bad? What is an UTI? How to avoid an UTI and cystitis? Why is it itching down there?

Older women and menopause

"Help, I don't want to have sex anymore: I'm too tired, stressed, I don't feel sexy, what is wrong with me?" Will having too much sex affect my pH, or give me vaginitis or thrush? Or will it give me a STI? “I'm 45, why do I have all these symptoms now (hot flashes, insomnia, dryness, swollen belly)? Is it menopause?” How do I deal with menopause?