What is Osphena?
What is Osphena?
Osphena is an FDA-approved medication to treat post-menopausal, painful intercourse caused by low estrogen in the vaginal tissues; it works locally in the vaginal area to provide relief. Watch OB/GYN Jennifer Ashton, MD, explain how Osphena works.
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