The Silent Burden of Menopause: Understanding Genitourinary Syndrome (GSM) (Ep. 41)

50–70% of women experience genitourinary symptoms during menopause—but most don’t talk about it. In this episode of The Med Edit Podcast, Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell sit down with returning guest and urology expert, Nurse Practitioner Kristen Sharma, to shine a light on this often-overlooked issue. They break down: What GSM is and why it happens How it’s diagnosed and treated (both hormonal and non-hormonal options) Risk factors, including breast cancer survivorship Why hormone therapy is still so misunderstood Whether laser and energy-based treatments are worth the hype And some myth-busting in a fun round of “Fact or Mis” If you’re navigating menopause—or caring for someone who is—this is the episode you don’t want to miss. Connect with Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell: https://themededitpodcast.com/ Instagram: @TheMedEditPodcast: https://www.instagram.com/themededitpodcast/ Facebook: The Med Edit Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/themededitpodcast/ LinkedIn: The Med Edit Podcast: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themededitpodcast/ LinkedIn: Dr. Jessica Gray: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Jessica-gray-md/ LinkedIn: Dr. Cari Sorrell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cari-sorrell-42545a7b/ Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center: Continuing Medical Education Credit: https://cmetracker.net/TTUHSC/Publisher?page=pubOpen&nc=7120399723#/myPortal In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and The Med Edit Podcast. Texas Tech University Health Science Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.