Vaginal Atrophy & GSM Treatment in Fort Lauderdale

You’re not imagining it. And you don’t have to live with it.

Dryness. Burning. Discomfort during intimacy. Urinary urgency or infections that keep coming back. If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) — the medical name for what many women know as vaginal atrophy.

GSM affects roughly half of postmenopausal women, yet most never mention it to their doctor. Some assume it’s just part of aging. Some feel embarrassed. Many were never asked.

Dr. Marielena Guerra asks. And she treats it.

What is GSM?

As estrogen declines during and after menopause, the tissues of the vagina and urinary tract become thinner, drier, and less elastic. This isn’t a hygiene issue or something you caused — it’s physiology. And because it’s physiology, it responds to treatment.

Common signs include vaginal dryness, burning, or irritation; discomfort or pain during intimacy; urinary urgency, frequency, or recurrent UTIs; and light bleeding or sensitivity after intimacy.

How Dr. Guerra Treats GSM

Every treatment plan starts with a conversation and an exam — your symptoms, your history, your goals.

Local Hormone Therapy

Low-dose hormone treatment applied directly where it’s needed. Because it works locally, very little reaches the rest of the body — making it an option for many women who can’t or prefer not to use systemic hormones.

Plasma Vaginal Rejuvenation

A non-surgical, in-office treatment that stimulates the body’s own collagen production, supporting tissue health, elasticity, and comfort — with minimal downtime.

Many patients benefit from combining both approaches. Dr. Guerra will explain what’s realistic to expect, in plain language, in whichever language you’re most comfortable.

Why Women Choose Dr. Guerra

Board-certified gynecologist with 18+ years of experience. Care in English and Spanish — not through a translator. A menopause philosophy built on listening, not rushing.

You Don’t Have to Live With This

Call (954) 772-3960 for a confidential consultation. Hablamos español.