Vaginal Estrogen for UTIs and Urinary Symptoms | Drs. Valorie & Maki

In this episode, Dr. Valorie and Dr. Maki discuss estrogen, frequent UTIs, and urinary symptoms associated with GSM (genitourinary syndrome of menopause). Find out why declining estrogen can affect the bladder and urethra, how vaginal estrogen may help, and what dose and frequency are commonly used.

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In this episode:
• Vaginal estrogen for urinary symptoms: recurrent UTIs, urinary irritation, and nocturia
• Estradiol vs. estriol for urinary symptoms and UTI prevention
• How much to use, how often to use it, and where to apply it
• Estradiol dosing for urinary symptoms
• Estriol dosing for urinary symptoms
• Creams and bases: does the formulation matter?
• Safety issues with vaginal estrogen

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