Latest menopause treatment methods are currently used to treat GSM symptoms. Every woman must undergo menopause at a certain stage of their life. Millions of postmenopausal women suffer in silence.
Certain symptoms of menopause are anticipated by many women. “Genitourinary syndrome of menopause” (GSM) is a new terminology that includes a combination of various menopausal symptoms and signs. Let’s see in detail about GSM symptoms and their treatment in this blog.
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause(GSM):
The GSM includes vaginal atrophy and postmenopausal changes in the lower urinary tract. The major cause of urogenital atrophy is the loss of estrogen. The most common urogenital problems of menopause include
*Vaginal dryness
*Vaginal irritation and itching
* Dyspareunia(persistent vaginal discomfort that develops right before, during, or after intercourse) and vaginal bleeding from fragile atrophic skin.
*Increased urinary frequency, nocturia, urgency, stress urinary incontinence, and urinary infections.
The symptoms are usually progressive and worsen with time from the period of the menopause transition.
VAGINAL ATROPHY:
The thinning, dryness, and inflammation of the vaginal walls are termed vaginal atrophy. The thinning in vaginal atrophy occurs usually 4 -5 years after the last menstrual period and progressively increases in subsequent years. This vaginal atrophy is the main reason for almost all the symptoms of GSM. The quality of life is negatively impacted by this.
TREATMENT:
The primary goal of treating GSM is to reduce the symptoms caused by that period. Hormonal and Non-hormonal treatments can give relief to these frustrating symptoms. Recently energy-based devices (LASER and RADIOFREQUENCY) play a dramatic role in vaginal rejuvenation and relief of the distressing symptoms of GSM. The treatment approach needs to be individualized and catered to the needs and based on risks.
Early detection and treatment of vaginal atrophy should be done before irreversible changes occur. The most frequently recommended kind of treatment is estrogen therapy. This estrogen restores the vaginal pH, cytology, and vascularity resulting in symptom improvement. There are many estrogen formulations available which can be the local or systemic mode of use. Vaginal lubricants and moisturizers are also helpful.
Since GSM affects millions of women worldwide, understanding its concept and how it affects the quality of life is important. Most postmenopausal women do not seek treatment when symptoms first occur, they use self-care methods thereby avoiding seeing the doctor. Moreover, they think that all the changes and symptoms are part of the natural aging process, which makes GSM an underdiagnosed and undertreated disorder.
To make life better and prevent the symptom from worsening in women with this condition, medical care is necessary. The latest menopause treatment methods are used in our clinic with the best medical team for the best outcome.
