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Podcast: Building Your Foundation: A Functional Podcast
Episode: Beyond Hot Flashes: Understanding and Treating Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
Description: Description: Did you know that 50–70% of postmenopausal women experience Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM), yet it remains vastly underdiagnosed? In this episode, we dive into the comprehensive approach to GSM taken by the board-certified experts at Thrive Carolinas. unlike hot flashes, GSM is a chronic condition that does not resolve on its own, often leading to symptoms like vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and urinary urgency.Join us as we explore:The Root Cause: How declining estrogen levels impact vaginal and urinary tissue health.The Gold Standard: Why vaginal estrogen therapy is...