Vaginal hormones cut UTIs by >50%
Research since the 1990s shows that vaginal hormones prevent urinary tract infections by more than half.
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Dr Rachel Rubin: Women’s Sexual Health, Menopause, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Orgasms!
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Jun 22, 2026
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Vaginal Hormones Explained
At 33:32 · chapter starts 33:22
Dr Rubin physically demonstrates four vaginal hormone delivery methods — estradiol cream ($14), tablet insert, 3-month ring, and DHEA suppository (Intrarosa) — and explains their shared benefits. [1] — Dr Rachel Rubin "Vaginal estradiol cream costs $14 at Mark Cuban's pharmacy, lasts 2.5 months, and used twice a week it prevents UTI deaths, reduces pain du…" 33:22
The $14 Cream That's Better Than Viagra
Vaginal estradiol cream costs $14 at Mark Cuban's pharmacy, lasts 2.5 months, and used twice a week it prevents UTI deaths, reduces pain during sex, improves arousal and orgasm, and helps with urinary leakage. It's safe for cancer survivors, breastfeeding mothers, and nursing home residents. More than 75% of women who need it are never prescribed it.
$14 vaginal estrogen cream
Estradiol vaginal cream costs as little as $14 on Mark Cuban's pharmacy website, lasts about 2.5 months, and can prevent UTI deaths among other benefits.
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