It's important to know the difference between thrush and genitourinary syndrome of menopause. According to the British Society of Sexual Medicine, studies showed around 70 per cent of women have symptoms of a condition known as genitourinary syndrome of menopause, or GSM, yet only seven per cent receive treatment. Dr Susanna Unsworth, a resident gynaecologist at INTIMINA, : "I see so many women who have treated their "thrush" multiple times and it doesn't get better, because it's not thrush!" What is genitourinary syndrome of menopause or GSM? The genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a condition that describes various symptoms and signs linked to physical changes of the vulva, vagina, and lower urinary tract.

Source: Metro March 06, 2024 14:28 UTC