Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Hormones and Menopause
Dec 21, 2023
Explore the best ways to manage menopause symptoms through lubricants, moisturizers, and estrogen treatments. Find out the efficacy and safety of different options while considering potential risks. Discover the effectiveness of estrogen preparations, ospemaphine, and soy in treating symptoms like hot flashes and sexual dysfunction. Learn about the impact of soy consumption on sexual desire and share your own health improvement stories.
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- Simple treatments like lubricants and moisturizers, which should not exceed an osmolality of 380, can provide relief for symptoms of menopause such as vaginal dryness and pain during sex.
- Vaginal estrogen therapy, specifically in the form of low-dose localized estrogen, is considered safer and more effective than systemic hormone therapy for managing moderate vaginal symptoms of menopause.
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Management of Genital Urinary Symptoms of Menopause
Genital urinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) refers to the changes in the vulva, vagina, birth canal, and bladder caused by menopausal hormone changes. Symptoms include vaginal dryness, pain during sex, post-quital bleeding, recurrent bladder infections, and incontinence. Simple treatments like lubricants and moisturizers can provide relief. A study found that cheap over-the-counter moisturizers are just as effective as expensive ones. Personal lubricants and moisturizers should not exceed an osmolality of 380, according to the World Health Organization.
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