Understanding Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment in 2025
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Speakers: Alaina Garbens & Laura Nguyen
Objectives
By participating in this learning program, healthcare providers can expect to:
- Define genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) and describe its typical clinical presentation, including urinary and sexual symptoms.
- Explain the physiological roles of estrogen and testosterone in the female genitourinary tract and their relevance to GSM.
- Review the full spectrum of treatment options for GSM, including hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.
- Demonstrate how to prescribe local vaginal therapies and oral therapy ospemifene effectively, with practical guidance on dosing, formulations, and patient counseling
- Discuss the use of vaginal therapies in women with a history of breast cancer, addressing current evidence and safety considerations.
- Apply knowledge of individualized management of GSM to real-world scenarios.