Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) is due to a decrease in estrogen receptors in the urogenital tract and may occur at Menopause.
That means you may experience one or more of the following:
- Urinary Incontinence
- Vaginal Dryness/Painful Sex
- Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
There is a treatment. Estrogen. Ask your doctor for Localized estrogen in the form of a cream, ring or tablet.
Leaking Urine is Never Normal
Lifestyle & Behavioral modification
Kegel exercises
Bladder Retraining/Urge Suppression
Treating constipation
Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal dryness may occur at menopause due to changing hormones
May lead to painful sex and/or urinary tract infections
There are treatments for you!
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
Did You Know…
Women are at great risk of developing a UTI at menopause because of changing hormones. UTI symptoms such as burning, urgency, leakage is distressing.
Women over the age of 65 who experience UTIs are at risk of sepsis (an overwhelming infection) that is life threatening.
There are many ways to reduce your risk of getting a UTI.
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Sex at Menopause – All dried up?
Women may love their partner/spouse and still have low sexual desire.
There are risks to a relationship. But you don’t have to risk your relationship in order for your sexual desire to increase.
This is where I come in. I help with sexual dysfunction to help you increase your sexual desire & satisfaction.
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