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…
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…
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…
Can psychosexual therapy improve comfort and confidence?
Can psychosexual therapy improve comfort and confidence? Yes. Psychosexual therapy can reduce anxiety, fear-avoidance and the “anticipatory wince” that often follow painful sex in genitourinary syndrome…
Can I use vaginal oestrogen after breast cancer—what do guidelines say?
Can I use vaginal oestrogen after breast cancer—what do guidelines say? Can I use vaginal oestrogen after breast cancer—what do guidelines say? UK guidance supports individualised…
What is vaginal DHEA and who might consider it?
What is vaginal DHEA and who might consider it? Vaginal DHEA (prasterone) is a low-dose prescription treatment placed inside the vagina. Within the vaginal cells it…
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