The Gliss Menopause Blog

Estradiol patches are back-ordered at pharmacies nationwide, and it's not letting up. OBGYN Dr. Diana Kumar explains why it happened, which pharmacies still have supply, and what to switch to if yours doesn't.

Yellow-green discharge, burning, no odor, and every infection test negative? DIV is a real, treatable condition that most women are never tested for. Dr. Kumar explains how it's diagnosed.

Negative swabs don't mean nothing is wrong. Dr. Kumar walks you through the causes of post-sex burning that standard infection testing can't detect, and what to ask for instead.

More than half of women treated for BV relapse within a year. Dr. Diana Kumar, OBGYN and Gliss founder, explains why standard antibiotics fail, what suppressive therapy looks like, and why partner treatment changed in 2025.

If Monistat or fluconazole didn't fix your symptoms, the most likely reason is that it was never yeast. Dr. Kumar, OBGYN and Gliss founder, explains the conditions that get mistaken for yeast and what to ask for next.

Why sleep changes in midlife, when it's worth addressing, and what actually helps.

Why desire changes, what's normal, and when to ask for help.

What they are, how the top-three options compare, and why they matter in perimenopause treatment beyond just weight loss. 

What it does, how to take it, and why it matters more than you think for perimenopause treatment.

What it actually is, how it works, and how to choose the right estrogen form for you.

What's actually happening, what to expect, and what you can do about it.

Choosing your first sex toy is all about making you feel comfortable, curious, and confident about exploring your pleasure. Here's what you need to know.