How quickly should I expect relief from moisturisers vs local oestrogen?
How quickly should I expect relief from moisturisers vs local oestrogen? How quickly should I expect relief from moisturisers vs local oestrogen? Many notice easier glide…
Does endometriosis or adenomyosis change the plan?
Does endometriosis or adenomyosis change the plan? Does endometriosis or adenomyosis change the plan? Yes—GSM (vaginal dryness/atrophy) still responds to non-hormonal moisturisers, suitable lubricants and, when…
Can copper or hormonal IUDs affect dryness or comfort?
Can copper or hormonal IUDs affect dryness or comfort? Copper IUDs are non-hormonal and don’t cause vaginal dryness. Hormonal IUDs (levonorgestrel intrauterine systems) act mainly in…
Safe options for dryness while breastfeeding?
Safe options for dryness while breastfeeding? Breastfeeding-related dryness is common and usually temporary. First-line care is gentle hygiene, a scheduled vaginal moisturiser (e.g., hyaluronic-acid gel), and…
Is postpartum/ breastfeeding dryness the same as GSM?
Is postpartum/ breastfeeding dryness the same as GSM? Is postpartum/ breastfeeding dryness the same as GSM? They can feel similar—burning, soreness and pain with sex—but the…
What to do if I get spotting or burning after treatment?
What to do if I get spotting or burning after treatment? What to do if I get spotting or burning after treatment? Mild, short-lived spotting or…
What happens if symptoms return after stopping treatment?
What happens if symptoms return after stopping treatment? What happens if symptoms return after stopping treatment? With genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), dryness and discomfort often…
How do I tell dryness from an infection?
How do I tell dryness from an infection? Vaginal dryness from genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) often feels like friction, stinging on contact with urine, and…
Is recurrent thrush actually GSM in disguise?
Is recurrent thrush actually GSM in disguise? It can be. Repeated itching, burning and soreness in peri- or post-menopause are sometimes due to genitourinary syndrome of…
Can GSM cause urinary urgency or frequency?
Can GSM cause urinary urgency or frequency? Yes. Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) can affect the urethra and bladder as oestrogen falls, leading to urgency, frequency,…
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