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Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormone replacement therapy options, including local low-dose vaginal estrogen and systemic estrogen.

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Jan 11, 2026

What evidence exists on the impact of menopause treatments on vaginal anatomy and sexual comfort?

Menopause-related hypoestrogenism causes thinning, dryness and changes in vaginal anatomy (GSM) that commonly reduce sexual comfort, and a body of clinical evidence shows that local vaginal estrogens,...

Jan 11, 2026

What treatments reduce vaginal atrophy and lower risk of tearing after menopause?

Vaginal atrophy (genitourinary syndrome of menopause) is driven by estrogen loss and is commonly treated effectively with local low‑dose vaginal estrogen, which restores tissue thickness, elasticity a...