Viagra for Women, Shingles Shots, and the Menopause Story Nobody Asks About
This episode covers three stories that challenge what most people think menopause care is actually about. We look at a new phase one safety trial of topical sildenafil cream for postmenopausal women, a NAMS paper on how intimate partner violence intersects with menopause care, and new Oxford research linking the Shingrix shingles vaccine to lower heart disease and dementia risk. Key Takeaways: • A phase 1 trial published August 2026 found topical sildenafil cream was safe and absorbed well in postmenopausal women — it's early-stage research, but the mechanism is sound and the need is real. •…
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