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It’s Not You, It’s Your Estrogen: Why Your UTIs, IC, and Pain with Sex Might Actually Be Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Menopause doesn’t just cause hot flashes—it can hit your bladder and vagina like a stealthy ninja. Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) affects nearly half of peri- and postmenopausal women and is often misdiagnosed as UTIs or IC. Symptoms like vaginal dryness, pain with sex, and urinary urgency stem from estrogen loss—but the good news? GSM is treatable, and low-dose vaginal estrogen is safe and effective.

Samantha Cunningham, APRN
May 293 min read
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Samantha Cunningham, APRN
Feb 193 min read
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Hormones & Heart Health: A Love Story
Hormones & heart health are connected! Learn how estrogen & testosterone protect your heart- & what happens when they decline. #Hearthealth

Samantha Cunningham, APRN
Feb 143 min read
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Estrogen: How its Influence (and Loss) is Felt
Estrogen does more than regulate periods—it supports your brain, bones, and heart. When it drops, symptoms hit hard, but therapy helps!

Samantha Cunningham, APRN
Feb 52 min read
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