gsm; symptoms; estrogen; vagina

How to pick the right local estrogen for vaginal dryness

How to pick the right local estrogen for genitourinary syndrome of menopause // There are many ways to safely treat vaginal dryness, now called genitourinary syndrome of menopause. The safest and most effective treatment for vaginal dryness during and after menopause is vaginal estrogen. In this...
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- Jul 3, 2023
- gsm; symptoms; estrogen; vagina
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TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038