GSM Demystified: Hormonal Changes, Vaginal Care, and Intimacy

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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 affect your bladder, vagina, and even your risk of UTIs. I’ll explain why vaginal estrogen is a preventative tool you should know about, clear up common myths, and discuss how this all ties into intimacy and communication in relationships. Let’s talk about what your body needs during this transition.

 

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Thread 'Why Low-Dose Vaginal Estrogen is Safe: Debunking Menopause Myths and Fighting for Women's Health'

Jul 29, 2025

Is one outdated warning label standing between millions of women and safe, effective care?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discuss the black box warning on vaginal estrogen, its historical context, and the ongoing advocacy efforts to update outdated FDA guidelines.




SYNPOSIS

The conversation covers the importance of low-dose vaginal estrogen in treating genitourinary syndrome of...

• madman
• gsm; hrt; vaginal estrogen; fda
• Replies: 1
• Forum: HRT in Women