Genitourinary Syndrome Of Menopause

About Genitourinary Syndrome Of Menopause

Vaginal and bladder changes after menopause are some of the most common reasons women come to DrTalks, and they're often left out of the conversation. Vaginal dryness, painful sex, recurring UTIs, leaking when you laugh or lift, and urgency that keeps you up at night are all things these experts see every day. These talks also go past estrogen alone. Genitourinary health is tied to your pelvic floor, the vaginal and gut microbiome, stress, sleep, and your heart and brain as hormones decline. You'll find conversations on oral versus vaginal estrogen, starting HRT after 60, why Kegels don't work for most women, and whether you really need that hysterectomy. Doctors, menopause specialists and pelvic health practitioners explain what's actually going on, which tests are worth asking your provider about, from hormone levels to a pelvic exam, and what helps, from vaginal estrogen and hormone therapy to pelvic floor therapy, laser treatments and strength training.