BackTable Brief: Managing Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause with Dr. Rachel Rubin

08/10/2024 12 min
BackTable Brief: Managing Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause with Dr. Rachel Rubin

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Episode Synopsis

OBGYN Briefs - Managing Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause

Frequent UTIs and vaginal atrophy/dryness are common signs of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). In this Brief, Dr. Rachel Rubin discusses the management of GSM and why estrogen is so vital to these tissues.

They address the lack of information and awareness about GSM among urologists and gynecologists while emphasizing its impact on the urinary and genital symptoms experienced by menopausal women. Dr. Rubin details how GSM is not just a matter of vaginal atrophy but involves broader symptoms like urinary tract infections and bladder issues. The doctors also discuss a range of treatment options available, including local vaginal supplementation products like estradiol creams and DHEA suppositories, and their benefits for urinary health.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction
00:20 - Understanding Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
01:42 - Symptoms and Implications of GSM
03:00 - Vaginal Supplementation Products
05:09 - DHEA and SERM Therapy
08:44 - Estrogen and Vaginal Health

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OBGYN Ep. 33 - Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM): Improving a DRY Topic
https://www.backtable.com/shows/obgyn/podcasts/33/genitourinary-syndrome-of-menopause-gsm-improving-a-dry-topic 

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