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* Key discussions include the safety and efficacy of low-dose local vaginal estrogen, the importance of a patient-centered, shared decision-making approach, and clear consensus on when to use various therapies. The new interdisciplinary guidelines for the Genitourinary Syndrome of...

CUA WEBINAR 2025 Summary

Rachel Rubin, MD

Key Takeaways

BOXED WARNING Dr. Rachel Rubin Dr. Rachel Rubin outlines how simple, low-dose vaginal estrogen—backed by the 2025 AUA GSM guideline—can prevent recurrent UTIs, relieve symptoms, and save lives. A must-watch for providers treating menopausal patients.

Rachel Rubin, MD a urologist and sexual medicine specialist, discusses the critical need for physician and public engagement with the FDA on women's health. Learn how to advocate for the removal of inaccurate boxed warning labels on vaginal hormone therapies. Dr. Rubin highlights the immense...

The guidelines are in and the myths are out. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Suzette Sutherland hosts Dr. Melissa Kaufman and Dr. Giulia Ippolito to discuss the new 2025 AUA/SUFU guidelines on genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). =========== SYNPOSIS The doctors delve...

Is one outdated warning label standing between millions of women and safe, effective care? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra, a urologist specializing in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at UC San Diego, joins host Dr. Suzette Sutherland to discuss...

In this episode of the You Are Not Broken podcast, I dive into the new clinical guidelines for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)—because you deserve facts, not fear. We cover: -- Why education around midlife hormonal changes isn’t optional -- The role of pelvic exams (and how to...

In this episode of the Sky Women’s Health Podcast, Dr. Carolyn Moyers, board-certified OB/GYN and Menopause Society Certified Provider, breaks down the newly released 2024 American Urological Association (AUA) Clinical Guideline on Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). What You’ll...

Introduction (00:00) Prof. Celine Bouchard (02:04) Dr. Premitha Damodaran (17:58) Q&A (37:28)

In this talk from the Women’s Health Conversation Summit, hosted by Dr. ‪@vondawright‬ , I’m talking about Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) and why it’s a critical but often overlooked part of women’s health. Hormonal changes during menopause impact more than just hot flashes—they...

Kelly J. Casperson, MD, Pacific Northwest Urology Specialists, Bellingham, Washington, emphasizes the essential role of vaginal estrogen in treating genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). In this 9-minute talk, she advocates for physicians to integrate vaginal estrogen as a first-line...

https://www.letstalkmenopause.org/unboxingmenopause 75 million women are in perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause with 6,000 more reaching menopause each day. Women are not getting the treatment they need or deserve for the extremely common Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)...

In this episode of Speaking of Urology®, Ashley G. Winter, MD, discusses the use of vaginal estrogen. https://www.urologytimes.com/view/speaking-of-urology-dr-winter-on-the-use-of-vaginal-estrogen In this episode of Speaking of Urology®, Ashley G. Winter, MD, discusses the use of vaginal...

Subscribe to our playlist where we will answer every question we can find about vaginal hormones, genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) and how to prevent urinary tract infections for good.

5 Things You Should Know About Vaginal Estrogen with Dr. Rachel Rubin is the topic in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes. Today Rachel speaks with Dr. Rachel Rubin to talk about a topic close to her heart, vaginal estrogen. Listen up as Dr. Rubin offers up a wealth of...

About vaginal dryness Vaginal dryness can affect any woman, however, after menopause it is very common, affecting over half of post-menopausal women aged between 51 and 60. This fact sheet will help you to understand vaginal dryness, the symptoms, causes, and treatment, and allow you to...

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/996829?form=fpf I'm Dr Rachel Rubin. I am a board-certified urologist who is fellowship-trained in sexual medicine. I'm here to tell you that vaginal dryness is killing women. I mean it. It's actually killing women. What do you mean, Dr Rubin? How is...

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The genitourinary symptoms of menopause encompass a range of changes and challenges that many women may experience as they transition through this natural phase of life. One of the primary manifestations is vaginal dryness, a result of declining estrogen levels that affect the moisture and...

https://www.urologytimes.com/view/dr-winter-provides-an-overview-of-vaginal-estrogen-and-its-potential-uses In this video, Ashley G. Winter, MD, provides an overview of vaginal estrogen and its uses for the treatment of women with genital and urinary symptoms. Winter is the chief medical...

Dr. James Simon discusses the lack of attention given to postmenopausal vulva and vagina health and the evidence-based approach to addressing this issue. He explains the clinical manifestations of hormonal-mediated vestibular denia (VVS) and genital urinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)...

https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/BTL2162345307?selected=BTL3168772379 This week on BackTable Urology, Dr. Suzette Sutherland and Dr. Rachel Rubin discuss the diagnosis and treatment of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) with vaginal estrogen.

In this video, urologists Dr. Rachel Rubin and Dr. Catherine Kloss discuss the topic of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) or vaginal atrophy. They provide information on the symptoms, treatment options, safety, and the importance of using hormonal therapy for vaginal health. They also...

GSM (Genitourinary syndrome of menopause) affects around 32 million women at some time in their lives. It is a common sexual dysfunction. Dr. James A. Simon discusses the vagina and its maturation to the menopausal state. He also explains vaginal atrophy and sexual dysfunction. He explains...

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...

Local estrogen therapy (LET) is the standard treatment for urogenital symptoms. Various formulations and molecules have been used with similar results. Low-dose LET is preferred for minimal systemic absorption. Patient preference is crucial, but dissatisfaction exists. Breast cancer survivors...