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Painful sex is a common condition and you shouldn't hesitate to talk to your doctor about what might be the underlying cause for you. In this video, WHEMS speaker Dr. Yolanda Kirkham OBGYN shares some common causes and management options for dyspareunia (painful sex) in the POST-menopausal period. Speaker Bio: Dr. Yolanda Kirkham is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist and assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto. Dr. Kirkham provides clinical care in the Toronto area. She believes in arming and supporting patients with accurate health information to make smart, personalized treatment decisions. Dr. Kirkham is a patient and new parent advocate. She provides compassionate, patient-centred care for girls, women, and transgender individuals of all age groups. Her clinical expertise of over 15 years of experience includes all modes of vaginal and surgical obstetrical deliveries, and ambulatory surgery. Dr. Yolanda Kirkham devotes her free time to patient education and outreach through online, print, podcast, and TV media avenues. When she’s not juggling work life with mom life, she is at her piano, hoping to resume stand-up comedy, or tiptoeing around stray LEGO. Disclaimer: The information presented in this series does not replace professional medical advice and simply serves as an educational tool. The information in our posts is valid at the time of posting and is subject to change thereafter. With constantly evolving data and changes in best care practices, it is important to speak to your healthcare provider for the most accurate updates with regards to your care. Background Music: (no copyright music) lofi type beat “onion” | prod. by lukrembo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGQNr... Publication Produced and edited by Women's Health Education Made Simple (WHEMS) team member, Sonia, in August 2021.