Many women who are in the peri-menopausal or post-menopausal period experience vaginal atrophy, or atrophic vaginitis, a condition characterized by the thinning, drying, and inflammation of the vaginal walls due to decreased estrogen levels. This condition, which can make sexual intercourse uncomfortable & and lead to urinary symptoms, is broadly referred to as ‘genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)’.
The good news is that GSM is manageable, and there are effective treatments available to help alleviate these symptoms. If you’re a woman facing discomfort during intercourse or experiencing troubling urinary symptoms, it’s possible that these are due to a decrease in estrogen levels. Please read on to learn more.
Sincerely,
Dr. Guy “A Care Beyond”
