Today we're talking about GSM: genitourinary syndrome of menopause. This new term encompasses the vaginal and urinary changes that happen during menopause. These changes don't just impact women during menopause—they have long-lasting implications post-menopause as well.

Some of these changes include increased urinary frequency and urgency, plus recurrent vaginal infections. Menopausal women may also experience urinary tract infections differently: they aren't as painful. While this could be seen as a positive, it also makes it much more difficult to identify when the woman is experiencing a UTI.

Many of the symptoms associated with GSM can be prevented when treated with vaginal estrogen. Vaginal estrogen is safe for women who have been diagnosed and treated for breast cancer, for women who have clotting disorders, and for women who have suffered heart attacks and strokes.

Contrary to prior beliefs, the purpose of estrogen in a woman's body is not limited to reproduction. Estrogen plays a significant role in making us feel good. So why shouldn't we replace it when it's lost? Vaginal estrogen can be used for specific, local effects, targeting the actual area it's being administered too.

Vaginal estrogen can be used by women who are also using other forms of hormone replacement therapy. Whether you're already taking another type of estrogen, or you haven't been but you want to explore vaginal estrogen to help manage your GSM, the sooner you talk to your health professional about it, the better. There is relief for your vaginal, sexual, and urinary wellness symptoms caused by a lack of estrogen.

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