Menopause Misconceptions Are Hurting Millions of Women

Well SupportedVaginal estrogen or DHEA can substantially reduce the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Not SupportedProduct labeling that claims vaginal estrogen causes stroke, heart attacks, blood clots, probable dementia, breast cancer, or requires progesterone is inaccurate.

Well SupportedLoss of hormones in menopause reverses beneficial changes in the vagina and bladder, leading to increased urinary frequency, urgency, leakage, and recurrent UTIs.

Partially SupportedHormones maintain vaginal acidity, promote healthy lactobacilli growth, and enable the vagina to fight infection.

Menopause Misconceptions Are Hurting Millions of Women | Rachel Rubin, M.D.