{"id":545851,"date":"2025-11-05T14:22:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T18:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mdbriefcase.com\/?post_type=blog&p=545851"},"modified":"2025-11-06T12:50:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T16:50:43","slug":"gsm-menopausal-women-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.mdbriefcase.com\/fr\/blog\/gsm-menopausal-women-what-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"GSM in Menopausal Women: What to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re seeing patients with vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, or recurrent UTIs, there’s a good chance GSM is in the picture<\/strong>, even if it’s not making it into your notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)<\/strong> affects up to 80% of postmenopausal women, yet it remains one of the most underdiagnosed conditions in primary care and gynecology. Why? Many patients don’t bring it up. They’re embarrassed, or they’ve convinced themselves these symptoms are just “part of getting older.” But here’s the thing: GSM isn’t something women have to live with. It’s treatable, and recognizing it early makes all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s Actually Happening?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vaginal and vulvar tissues depend on estrogen to stay healthy. When estrogen drops during perimenopause and menopause, those tissues thin out, lose elasticity, and produce less natural lubrication. The result? A cascade of uncomfortable and painful symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And it’s not just about vaginal health. Estrogen decline affects the bladder and urethra too, which is why urinary symptoms often show up alongside vaginal complaints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does GSM Look Like?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your patients might report:<\/p>\n\n\n\n