Vaginal dryness, burning, and persistent irritation are hallmark symptoms of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) - a chronic, progressive condition that affects the majority of postmenopausal women yet remains significantly undertreated. The discomfort can be significant, and many women feel embarrassed discussing it. At Renew Health and Wellness, Dr. Jennifer Redmond, CNP, DNP provides a compassionate and clinically thorough approach, beginning with a full evaluation of your hormonal status and symptom history. Rather than simply offering moisturizers or lubricants, she addresses the root cause: the decline in estrogen that causes vaginal tissue to thin, lose elasticity, and reduce natural lubrication.

Treatment options are tailored to your individual health profile. For many women, low-dose local vaginal estrogen - delivered via cream, ring, or suppository - restores moisture and tissue health with minimal systemic absorption. This form of treatment has an excellent safety profile and is appropriate even for many women who cannot use systemic hormone therapy. For eligible candidates, systemic bio-identical and body-identical hormone therapy addresses both GSM and the broader range of menopausal symptoms simultaneously. Additional options include Ospemifene and intravaginal DHEA, evaluated based on your specific needs.

Peptide therapies that support tissue healing and circulation in the genitourinary region may also be incorporated. Treatment plans are monitored and adjusted over time, as GSM is a progressive condition that benefits from ongoing, proactive management rather than occasional intervention. At Renew Health and Wellness, relief from vaginal dryness and irritation is achievable - and you deserve a provider willing to make that happen.