Vaginal Estrogen Explained: The Often Overlooked Menopause Option - Episode 303

Send me a text! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this episode!I break the silence around vaginal atrophy, share the research behind local estrogen, and explain why systemic HRT often misses this common, under-treated problem. I compare a couple of creams, DHEA, and low-dose estradiol inserts, and share practical steps for personalized care.• defining vaginal atrophy and why it accelerates after menopause• how estrogen loss drives dryness, pain, urgency, and infections• why systemic HRT often fails to restore vaginal tissue• estriol versus estradiol: forms, dosing, and convenience• safety and systemic absorption with low-dose vaginal estrogen• UTI risk reduction and pelvic floor benefits• off-label DHEA and testosterone: where they may fit• finding knowledgeable clinicians and tailoring therapy• personal outcomes with estradiol inserts and symptom reliefPlease if this helps, I would love for you to share this, leave me some comments, likes, and share this with a friend.  And always remember when you rate, review, subscribe, you help to support my content and help me to keep going and bring these conversations to you each and every week.If you have topics or would love to open up a discussion or comments you'd like for me to read on one of my podcast episodes, please email me at [email protected] be sure to follow me on all of my social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, Lemon8, YouTube - it's sandyknutrition everywhere!Join here:  Sandy K Inner CircleSupport the showJoin The Sandy K Inner Circle -- my private women-only subscription community where we go deeper than the podcast ever could.Every month you get:A live Q&A with Sandy on ZoomAn exclusive podcast episode nobody else hearsA practical curated downloadAccess to our private women-only Facebook community for wide open discussions on all topicsNo agendas. No noise. No bias. No trendy health advice from those who pay for their platforms. No medical advice. Real conversations you will not find anywhere else.Founding member spots are limited at $47 CAD/month.Join us here: sandykruse.substack.comFor women only. By invitation.Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sandyknutrition/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/sandyknutritionTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@sandyknutritionYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh48ov-SgbSUXsVeLL2qAgRumble:  https://rumble.com/c/c-5461001Linkedin:  ...