120 - Estrogen's Role in Urinary Health for Aging Women: An Eye-Opening Discussion, Part 2

Today we are continuing our conversation on women's urinary health and the issues that arise during and after menopause such as loss of elasticity, vaginal discomfort, and urinary incontinence. These changes are all related to the loss of estrogen over time. Other conditions can impact estrogen production too, for example PCOS, certain medications, and eating disorders. Understanding the core issue of estrogen loss, regardless of the woman's age, is extremely important. Estrogen therapy can make a significant difference for women struggling with urinary issues. Estrogen promotes healthy skin elasticity, which can support the bladder as it typically holds around 300-500ml of urine. Estrogen therapy doesn't just increase estrogen in the body, but pellet therapy, for instance, can offer more stable levels of estrogen over time. More consistent levels of estrogen can help manage weight gain, which is another issue many women struggle with during and after menopause. It also promotes a healthier sleep, and quality of sleep heavily impacts a woman's quality of life. It's crucial that you don't ignore these urinary issues once they begin to develop. A loss of elasticity is difficult to reverse the longer it goes on. The sooner you start hormone therapy, the more effective it will be in reducing the impact of menopause. Early intervention can keep some of the most difficult urinary challenges from becoming permanent struggles. As a woman, incontinence is something that's likely to happen, especially if you don't address it quickly. You deserve to age with dignity and a high quality of life and not with fear about tools like estrogen therapy which can actually support you later in life.   Connect with Dr. Cernaianu https://www.herabeautyandwellness.com/  https://www.instagram.com/herabeautyandwellness/  https://www.facebook.com/people/Hera-Healthcare-Mirela-Cernaianu-MD/100063462643162/