Estrogen Cream For Vaginal Dryness
In an estimated 50 percent of women, hormonal changes attributable to menopause can lead to vaginal dryness and other symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). Despite the availability and efficacy of local vaginal estrogen therapy (estrogen creams), only about 60 percent of those experiencing GSM seek—or are provided—medical help and guidance. Many women wait a year or more to consult a healthcare provider but the majority will use over-the-counter lubricating gels and creams to alleviate GSM....