Clarify Options to Manage Vaginal Menopausal Symptoms

April 2023

Questions will come up about how to manage vaginal symptoms of menopause...dryness, itching, painful sex, etc.

Recommend using OTC vaginal moisturizers (Replens, etc) 2 to 3 times a week at bedtime. And encourage using lubricants (Astroglide, etc) prior to sexual activity.

If that’s not enough, suggest a low-dose vaginal estrogen.

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