menopause/gsm; estradiol; vagina; treatment

Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause, Vaginismus, and Vulvodynia

When Intimacy hurts...Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause, Vaginismus, and Vulvodynia // dyspareunia, or pain with intercourse, is a very common medical condition that affects millions of women. In this video, I break down three of the common reasons why there is pain with intercourse. The three...
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- Apr 26, 2023
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Intravaginal Drug Delivery Systems to Treat the GSM

Intravaginal Drug Delivery Systems to Treat the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: Towards the Design of Safe and Efficacious Estrogen-loaded Prototypes (2023) Ahmed Abdelgader, Mershen Govender, Pradeep Kumar, Yahya E. Choonara ABSTRACT Estrogens locally delivered to the vagina by tablets...
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- Mar 17, 2023
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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