Moment: How Does Menopause Change Your Mouth—And Why Should You Care?

In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD is joined by Dr. Katie Lee to explore the surprising connections between oral health, sexual function, cardiovascular risk, and cognition. Their conversation highlights how issues such as sleep apnea, menopause-related changes, and gum disease can impact everything from erectile function to dementia risk. Listeners will gain evidence-based insights into why oral health is essential for overall wellness, with practical advice for supporting neurological and sexual health. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00 Sleep Apnea and Erectile Dysfunction01:05 Oral Health and Female Sexual Function02:58 Dry Mouth, Menopause, and Gum Disease04:04 Gingivitis vs Periodontitis05:54 Bone Loss and Oral Health08:30 Periodontal Disease and Heart Health11:26 Brushing and Cardiovascular Risk12:56 Why Bleeding Isn’t Normal14:20 Deep Cleanings Explained15:48 Oral Microbiome and Brain Health Stay connected with Dr. Katie Lee on social media for daily insights and updates. Don’t miss out—follow her now and check out these links! INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/katieleedds/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thecollectivehealthsociety/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/katieleedds/ X - https://x.com/drkatiemccannl1 WEBSITE - https://katieleedds.com/ https://www.collectivehealthsociety.com/post/welcome-to-collective-health-society/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NCNsnkcr3wc Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices