What Is GSM? A Complete Guide to the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
GSM affects most women during perimenopause and menopause but is rarely diagnosed. Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatments for genitourinary syndrome of menopause.
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Plain-language articles from Antha on GSM, local vaginal estrogen, and how prescription treatment works.
Local Vaginal Estrogen: How It Works and Why It Is Different From Systemic HRT
Local vaginal estrogen treats genitourinary symptoms at the source with minimal absorption into the bloodstream. Here is how it works and how it differs from systemic hormone therapy.
Vaginal Estrogen Cream vs. Tablet Inserts: How to Choose (and When to Use Both)
Estradiol cream and tablet inserts both treat GSM, and some women do best using them together. Here is how to choose, and how a combination approach works.
Is Vaginal Estrogen Safe? What the Research Actually Says
Worried about vaginal estrogen safety? Here is what the evidence shows about absorption, breast cancer, and the FDA's 2025 label changes.
How to Get Vaginal Estrogen Online, Without Leaving Home
Vaginal estrogen requires a prescription, but you no longer need an in-person visit to get started. Here is how getting treatment through Antha works, step by step.