GSM Explained: Vaginal and Urinary Changes in Menopause
Genitourinary Symptoms of Menopause (GSM) is incredibly common, but rarely talked about. Dr. Tennille Cloward and FNP Taelor Lewis break down what GSM is, why symptoms like dryness, painful sex, burning, urgency, and recurrent UTIs happen, and why low dose vaginal estrogen is the current first line treatment. They also cover how to use it, what to expect with loading and maintenance dosing, why systemic hormone therapy does not fully treat vaginal tissues, and how to advocate for yourself with a provider who takes your symptoms seriously.
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