Menopause & GSM
Clear, evidence-based articles on Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM), vaginal atrophy and intimate changes during perimenopause and menopause.
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Sjögren’s and Vaginal Dryness: Why It Happens and What Helps
Read article →: Sjögren’s and Vaginal Dryness: Why It Happens and What HelpsSjögren’s can cause vaginal dryness and painful sex. Learn why it happens, how it overlaps with menopause, what helps and when to…
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Estriol Cream for Vaginal Dryness: What It Is, How to Get It and Alternatives
Read article →: Estriol Cream for Vaginal Dryness: What It Is, How to Get It and AlternativesEstriol cream is a weak vaginal estrogen. Learn if it helps dryness, why it isn’t FDA-approved in the U.S., approved options and…
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Alternatives to Vagifem: Generic, Prescription and Hormone-Free Options
Read article →: Alternatives to Vagifem: Generic, Prescription and Hormone-Free OptionsAlternatives to Vagifem compared: generic estradiol inserts like Yuvafem, Imvexxy, cream, Estring, DHEA, ospemifene and hormone-free options.
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Vulvar Dryness: Why Your Vulva Feels Dry and Itchy, and What Helps
Read article →: Vulvar Dryness: Why Your Vulva Feels Dry and Itchy, and What HelpsWhy your vulva feels dry, itchy or sore, how to care for the skin, the best moisturizers to use, and when white…
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Low Libido and Vaginal Dryness: How They Are Connected and What Helps
Read article →: Low Libido and Vaginal Dryness: How They Are Connected and What HelpsWhy low sex drive and vaginal dryness often show up together, especially around menopause, and the comfort steps and treatment options that…
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Can Vaginal Dryness Cause Bleeding? Spotting After Sex and When to Worry
Read article →: Can Vaginal Dryness Cause Bleeding? Spotting After Sex and When to WorryWhy vaginal dryness can cause light spotting after sex, the other causes of bleeding to rule out, why bleeding after menopause always…
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Ospemifene (Osphena) for Vaginal Dryness: How the Pill Works and Who It Suits
Read article →: Ospemifene (Osphena) for Vaginal Dryness: How the Pill Works and Who It SuitsOspemifene (Osphena) is a daily prescription pill for painful sex and vaginal dryness after menopause. How it works, research, side effects and…
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DHEA (Prasterone) for Vaginal Dryness: How It Works and Who It Suits
Read article →: DHEA (Prasterone) for Vaginal Dryness: How It Works and Who It SuitsVaginal DHEA (prasterone) is a nightly prescription insert for painful sex due to menopause. How it works, research, side effects and questions…
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Best Lubricant for Menopause Dryness: How to Choose
Read article →: Best Lubricant for Menopause Dryness: How to ChooseSilicone, water-based, hybrid or oil? How to choose a lubricant for menopause dryness, ingredients to skip, and when to add a moisturizer.
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Sex After Menopause: A Practical Comfort Guide
Read article →: Sex After Menopause: A Practical Comfort GuideWhat changes after menopause, and simple, practical ways to keep intimacy comfortable: lubricants, moisturizers, pacing, positions and when to see a clinician.