Women’s health is influenced by dynamic endocrine, neurological, metabolic, and reproductive systems that fluctuate across the lifespan — cyclically during the menstrual years and gradually during perimenopause and menopause. Many women experience mild symptoms such as menstrual discomfort, premenstrual emotional changes, mild hot flashes, irritability, sleep changes, or vaginal dryness. While pharmaceutical prescriptions (e.g., hormonal […]
As women approach perimenopause and enter menopause, many experience changes in their bodies — including vaginal dryness. This often starts subtly but can worsen over time. The primary cause is a natural decline in estrogen levels, a hormone that helps maintain the health and comfort of vaginal tissue. Understanding why vaginal dryness occurs and how […]
Menopause, a natural phase in a woman’s life, brings about various physiological changes, one of which is vaginal atrophy. This condition, characterized by a thinning and inflammation of vaginal tissues, can lead to discomfort and reduced quality of life for many women. However, a recent article in The New York Times highlights a groundbreaking study […]
Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. However, it is not without its challenges. One of the most common and distressing issues experienced by menopausal women is a range of vulvovaginal symptoms that can significantly impact their daily life. These symptoms, which include dryness, itching, pain during […]
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been a topic of controversy in recent years due to concerns about potential health risks. However, for low-risk women, HRT can be a safe and effective treatment for menopause symptoms. In this article, we will discuss the benefits and risks of HRT for low-risk women, as well as the different […]
We’ve just passed our 3rd anniversary of having the revolutionary MonaLisa Touch CO2 laser in our office. The Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) is a term recently developed by experts in gynecologic health and sexual function to describe the symptoms specific to the vulva, vagina and bladder that result from menopause and some cancer […]
With menopause comes a whole host of symptoms, with the most well known being hot flashes and night sweats. Unfortunately, there are some symptoms linked to vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) that worsen the quality of life for menopausal women – from urinary issues to vaginal dryness. In a study published in the journal Menopause, […]
Is your MLT appt coming up? Here are some helpful tips before and after your procedure. You should have received our handout by now, if not, email Shar for a copy. The MonaLisa Touch device is changing lives as it treats the common symptoms of the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) including vaginal dryness, painful […]
An estimated 30 million women in the United States currently experience symptoms of the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). GSM is defined as: a syndrome of various menopausal symptoms and signs including vaginal and vulvar dryness, burning and irritation as well as lack of lubrication, discomfort or pain associated with sex, and urinary urgency or […]
“Like Sandpaper”. Not usually a comment I hear at the hospital, I turned my head to see what the nurses were discussing. I could not believe it, they were discussing their vaginas. The conversation was between a few peri- and post-menopausal nurses complaining about the state of their vaginas, using words like “sandpaper”, “the desert” […]