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Melissa Waldron

Melissa Waldron, PT, DPT

Dr. Melissa Waldron, DPT specializes in treating women’s pelvic health, encompassing a range of diagnoses related to sexual function, bowel and bladder control, pelvic organ support and postural stability. She is passionate about educating and raising awareness of these conditions that are often difficult to discuss, improving her patient’s confidence and quality of life.

Why is it important to treat vaginal dryness at multiple stages of life?

Vaginal dryness can occur at any stage of life, and is most often experienced by women going through a hormonal change. I recommend a vaginal moisturizer to the majority of my patients, especially those who are on birth control, postpartum or breastfeeding, peri or postmenopausal women, those with a history of gynecological cancers or those with vulvar skin conditions such as lichens sclerosis. Using a vulvar or vaginal moisturizer daily will help to improve the color, pliability and plumpness of the tissue to reduce pain, irritation and urinary and sexual dysfunction.

Why do you recommend Plum?

Plum offers a superior formulation that is mess-free and without hormones or toxic chemicals, directly addressing my patient’s most common complaints. Dr. Waldron is excited to join Plum, a company backed by experts in the field, research and testing.

Carrie Jones

Dr. Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH, MSCP

Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH, MSCP is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women's health and hormones with over 20 years in the industry. Dubbed the “Queen of Hormones,” Dr. Jones is a Naturopathic Physician who did her 2-year residency focused on women's health and endocrinology. She went on to get her Master of Public Health, was one of the first to become board certified through the American Board of Naturopathic Endocrinology, and is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She was the first Medical Director for Precision Analytical (the DUTCH Test) and the first Head of Medical Education at Rupa Health. She co-hosts the highly popular show, the Root Cause Medicine Podcast, that has over 10 million downloads. She is the Clinical Expert for the Lifestyle Matrix Resource Center, was on Under Armour’s Human Performance Council, works with the new League One Volleyball (LOVB) organization and is an advisor to Metapause and Cerive. She is the Chief Medical Officer at NuEthix Formulations.

Why is it important to treat vaginal dryness at multiple stages of life?

Vaginal dryness isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a sign that something’s off in the body, and it deserves attention. When it gets ignored or normalized, we risk more than just discomfort—intimacy can become painful, leading to emotional strain, and our vaginal health can be compromised, increasing the chance of infections and urinary issues. Addressing vaginal dryness isn’t about vanity; it’s about reclaiming your comfort, confidence, and well-being, no matter your age. Your body’s signals are important, and so is feeling like yourself again.

Why do you recommend Plum?

This is why I choose Plum. Their science-backed products are thoughtfully designed with the understanding that vaginal health is a vital aspect of a woman's overall well-being, regardless of her age.

Sarah Zielsdorf

Dr. Sarah Zielsdorf, MD, MS, ABIM, IFMCP

Dr. Zielsdorf is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and board-certified in Internal Medicine. As the Owner and Medical Director of Motivated Medicine, an innovative consultative medical practice in West Chicago, Illinois, she is a skilled diagnostician, microbiologist, and passionate teacher. Dr. Z specializes in chronic illnesses including autoimmune driven diseases, has a passion for women’s health, with a focus on hormone management (thyroid, sex hormones, adrenals, and more). In addition, Dr. Z serves as a medical and research advisor & the education director to the Low Dose Naltrexone Research Trust. She teaches internationally and created the 2020-2024 LDN Guides, and is an author featured in the LDN Book, Volume 2 & 3, and New Horizons. The Motivated Medicine approach that Dr. Z developed (and continues to evolve) is rooted in Translational Medicine, which bridges the gap between current clinical research worldwide and the direct care received from the physician. Dr. Zielsdorf’s open-minded approach to treatment is informed by data, advanced diagnostic testing, whole-body wellness, tried-and-true “conventional” medicine, and so much more.

Why is it important to treat vaginal dryness at multiple stages of life?
Vaginal dryness is imperative to address. In my experience, this care is not a priority at any stage of life for clinicians, and is ignored even when symptomatic for a majority of my patients. This is simply not a standard of care for gynecologic health. We must take symptoms seriously, which can occur not just during perimenopause and menopause for women, but at any time. Often patients will have symptoms due to hormone imbalances from pregnancy or while breastfeeding, chronic illnesses that cause hormonal havoc, and for patients prone to urinary tract infections (UTIs) or vaginal microbiome imbalances, called dysbiosis. Vaginal dryness is a risk factor for chronic UTIs, and atrophy of the vaginal tissues, and painful toileting and intimacy. All of these issues cause poor quality of life and contribute to further risk of chronic disease development.

Why do you recommend Plum?

I am excited to partner with Plum as a peptide product fills a niche to moisturize tissues without hormones that patients may either not tolerate or wish not to use, and represents an innovation in the field of women's health care. In the field of personalized and precision medicine, we need a variety of therapeutic options for our patients and Plum is a unique product developed to make a difference.