Vaginal Estrogen: How to Use Creams, Rings, and More for GSM.

Vaginal estrogen is one of the most effective and underused treatments for genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)- a condition that causes vaginal dryness, pain during intercourse, and recurrent UTIs in perimenopause, menopause, and low-estrogen states like postpartum. Unlike systemic hormone therapy, local vaginal estrogen (creams like Estrace and Premarin, suppositories like Vagifem, rings like Estring, and inserts like Imvexxy and Intrarosa) works topically and does not enter the bloodstream in significant amounts, making it safe for most women. In… Video by YouTube channel.