If HRT helps hot flushes but not dryness, what next?
If HRT helps hot flushes but not dryness, what next? If HRT helps hot flushes but not dryness, what next? Add local therapy targeted to genitourinary…
Can I use local oestrogen with or without HRT?
Can I use local oestrogen with or without HRT? Yes. Local vaginal oestrogen (cream, pessary/tablet, or ring) can be used on its own or alongside systemic…
Is vaginal dryness linked to recurrent UTIs?
Is vaginal dryness linked to recurrent UTIs? Yes—vaginal dryness as part of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) can raise the risk of recurrent urinary tract infections…
Do probiotics help with GSM or recurrent infections?
Do probiotics help with GSM or recurrent infections? Do probiotics help with GSM or recurrent infections? They may help some people with recurrent bacterial vaginosis (BV)…
Can pelvic floor physio help dryness-related discomfort?
Can pelvic floor physio help dryness-related discomfort? Yes—pelvic floor physiotherapy can ease discomfort linked to genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). Dryness and micro-tears often trigger muscle…
Which daily habits reduce irritation (underwear, soaps, bath products)?
Which daily habits reduce irritation (underwear, soaps, bath products)? Which daily habits reduce irritation (underwear, soaps, bath products)? Keep care simple: rinse with lukewarm water, use…
Are all vaginal oestrogen products the same (creams, tablets, rings)?
Are all vaginal oestrogen products the same (creams, tablets, rings)? Are all vaginal oestrogen products the same (creams, tablets, rings)? They deliver similar clinical benefits for…
How long does local oestrogen take to work for dryness?
How long does local oestrogen take to work for dryness? How long does local oestrogen take to work for dryness? Early relief often appears within 2–4…
What is local vaginal oestrogen and how does it work?
What is local vaginal oestrogen and how does it work? Local vaginal oestrogen is a very low-dose treatment placed directly in the vagina as a cream,…
Do dilators help painful sex caused by GSM?
Do dilators help painful sex caused by GSM? Yes—vaginal dilators can help when painful sex (dyspareunia) is driven by genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), especially if…
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