{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"112 - Restoring Comfort and Confidence in Menopause with Vaginal Estrogen, Part 1","description":" Today we\u2019re talking about GSM: genitourinary syndrome of menopause. This new term encompasses the vaginal and urinary changes that happen during menopause. These changes don\u2019t just impact women during menopause\u2014they 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\u2019t 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\u2019s body is not limited to reproduction. Estrogen plays a significant role in making us feel good. So why shouldn\u2019t we replace it when it\u2019s lost? Vaginal estrogen can be used for specific, local effects, targeting the actual area it\u2019s being administered too. Vaginal estrogen can be used by women who are also using other forms of hormone replacement therapy. Whether you\u2019re already taking another type of estrogen, or you haven\u2019t 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.   Connect with Dr. Cernaianu https:\/\/www.herabeautyandwellness.com\/  https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/herabeautyandwellness\/  https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/Hera-Healthcare-Mirela-Cernaianu-MD\/100063462643162\/ ","author_name":"H.O.W. MD - Your Hormone Optimizing Warrior","author_url":"https:\/\/herahealthcare.com\/about\/podcast\/","html":"