Local estrogen therapy (LET) is the standard treatment for urogenital symptoms. Various formulations and molecules have been used with similar results. Low-dose LET is preferred for minimal systemic absorption. Patient preference is crucial, but dissatisfaction exists. Breast cancer survivors...
In this video, Dr. Rachel Rubin, a board-certified urologist, and sexual medicine specialist discusses the following: ● When it comes to various types of tissue in the body, the lining of the bladder is endoderm, the lining of the vagina is mesoderm, and the lining of the uterus is...
When Intimacy hurts...Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause, Vaginismus, and Vulvodynia // dyspareunia, or pain with intercourse, is a very common medical condition that affects millions of women. In this video, I break down three of the common reasons why there is pain with intercourse. The three...
Intravaginal Drug Delivery Systems to Treat the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: Towards the Design of Safe and Efficacious Estrogen-loaded Prototypes (2023) Ahmed Abdelgader, Mershen Govender, Pradeep Kumar, Yahya E. Choonara ABSTRACT Estrogens locally delivered to the vagina by tablets...
“I would just burn it into everyone's brain that pain with intercourse is also going to be associated with genitourinary syndrome of menopause,” says Rachel Pope, MD, MPH. https://www.urologytimes.com/view/dr-rachel-pope-on-genitourinary-syndrome-of-menopause-and-hsdd-medications In this...
Dr. Rubin discusses the safety and efficacy of vaginal hormones in preventing urinary tract infections and why discussing menopause matters! Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) causes urinary symptoms like frequency, urgency, and urinary tract infections. It can also cause pain with sex...
https://www.isswsh.org/meetings/webinars/past-webinars/454-history-of-hormonal-therapies-for-the-treatment-of-genitourinary-syndrome-of-menopause Objectives: Recall the history of the use of hormones for the treatment of women with VVA/GSM Identify the safety data of treatments for VVA/GSM...
Hormonal Approach for Postmenopausal Vulvovaginal Atrophy (2022) Ana Paula Ferreira Costa, Ayane Cristine Alves Sarmento, Pedro Vieira-Baptisa, José Eleutério Jr., Ricardo Ney Cobucci and Ana Katherine Gonçalves Menopause is a physiological and progressive phenomenon secondary to decreased...
In this episode, I sit down with board-certified urologist and sexual medicine specialist, Dr. Rachel Rubin to discuss: - GSM (genitourinary syndrome of menopause) - Symptoms that bring a woman in to see a pelvic health physiotherapist that often goes hand in hand with GSM - Why hormones...
Individual Benefits and Risks of Intravaginal Estrogen and Systemic Testosterone in the Management of Women in the Menopause, With a Discussion of Any Associated Risks for Cancer Development (2022) Abbie J. Laing, MBChB, BSc, RCGP, DFSRH,* Louise Newson, MBChB(Hons), BSc(Hons), MRCP, FRCGP,*†‡...
Vaginal estrogen products: Use them to keep things normal down there// Vaginal estrogen is a safe and effective way to treat the genitourinary system after menopause. This video discussed the safety of vaginal estrogen and the many different vaginal estrogen products that are commercially...
What is the difference between vaginal estrogen and systemic estrogen and why does it matter? Dr. Rachel Rubin answers all of your pressing questions about GSM and female vaginal and sexual health
The role of hormone therapy in urogenital health after menopause (2021) Rossella E. Nappi, Laura Cucinella, Ellis Martini, Chiara Cassani Menopause represents an endocrine challenge to urogenital health, as estrogens deprivation and androgens decline significantly contributes to age-related...
In this episode, we continue a series of podcasts on the topic of genitourinary syndrome of menopause, or GSM. Over the course of this series, Rachel S. Rubin, MD, will discuss why it is important for urology providers to be educated regarding this condition, how to diagnose it in patients, and...
https://ladydocscornercafe.com/the-magic-of-hormones/ Rachel Rubin, M.D. I believe the only true essential oil out there is vaginal estrogen. I bet you haven’t heard that one before. In fact, I think at age 45 every woman should go to her doctor and get at the very least 3 prescriptions...
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) occurs in approximately 50% of menopausal women but is both underrecognized and undertreated despite numerous treatment options. Vaginal dryness, irritation, dyspareunia, urinary frequency, and urinary urgency are some of the more common symptoms that...
INTRODUCTION With the evolving language regarding gender identity and sexual orientation, the authors believe that it is important to first define gender and sex. Gender refers to the attitudes, feelings, and behaviors that a given culture associates with a person’s biological sex. Sex is...
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