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Why Is Vaginal Estrogen Still Underused?

A large Epic Cosmos analysis linked vaginal estrogen prescribing with lower rates of sepsis, hospital admission, and death following recurrent urinary tract infection, but researchers cautioned that prescribing may also mark broader differences in care.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • July 6, 2026

  • 6 min

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Top Institutions in Obgyn

Brief introduction explaining scope and methodology.

  • #1

    Brigham and Women’s Hospital
    Brigham and Women’s Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts

    Key Differentiators

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • #2

    Cleveland Clinic
    Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Key Differentiators

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • #3

    Mayo Clinic
    Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota

    Key Differentiators

    • Oncology
    • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Why Is Vaginal Estrogen Still Underused?

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • July 6, 2026

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