2025 AUGS Clinical Meeting-The Silent Shift: Addressing Genitourinary Symptoms of Menopause

The Silent Shift: Addressing Genitourinary Symptoms of Menopause

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Video Summary

The speaker discusses various treatments for genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), addressing symptoms like urinary urgency, sexual pain, and frequent UTIs, often linked to estrogen deficiency. Traditional treatments include vaginal estrogen therapies, such as creams, tablets, and rings, which increase vaginal epithelium thickness, elasticity, and secretions. The speaker also explores non-hormonal options, like lubricants, moisturizers, and newer therapies like DHEA, lasers, radiofrequency, and microneedling. These methods aim to improve lubrication, elasticity, and sexual function without systemic effects. The benefits and limitations of these treatments are reviewed, including their efficacy and potential risks. Emerging therapies, like the VITA-AV device, which uses microtrauma for tissue regeneration, are highlighted. The speaker emphasizes the importance of a multimodal approach, combining treatments to enhance GSM management, and encourages staying informed about ongoing research and advancements in the field.

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Attendees will learn about not just the commonly accepted treatments for GUSM but new emerging alternatives as well.

Speaker - Stephanie Molden, MD

Keywords

genitourinary syndrome of menopause

vaginal estrogen therapies

non-hormonal treatments

DHEA

emerging therapies

VITA-AV device

multimodal approach