Vaginal Health in Menopausal Women

The aim of this review is to provide an overview of genitourinary health in peri- and postmenopause, particularly of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA), which is part of genitourinary syndrome (GSM). This condition has a high prevalence among post-menopausal women and negatively affects a woman's quali...

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Published in:Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) Lithuania), 2019-09, Vol.55 (10), p.615
Main Authors: Alvisi, Stefania, Gava, Giulia, Orsili, Isabella, Giacomelli, Giulia, Baldassarre, Maurizio, Seracchioli, Renato, Meriggiola, Maria Cristina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administration, Intravaginal
Atrophy - epidemiology
Atrophy - therapy
Emollients - administration & dosage
Female
genitourinary syndrome
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Humans
Laser Therapy
Lubricants - administration & dosage
menopausal women
Perimenopause - physiology
Postmenopause - physiology
Review
Vagina - pathology
Vagina - physiopathology
Vaginal Diseases - diagnosis
Vaginal Diseases - epidemiology
Vaginal Diseases - therapy
vaginal health
vulvovaginal atrophy
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Summary:The aim of this review is to provide an overview of genitourinary health in peri- and postmenopause, particularly of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA), which is part of genitourinary syndrome (GSM). This condition has a high prevalence among post-menopausal women and negatively affects a woman's quality of life. Epidemiology, signs, symptoms, diagnostic criteria of VVA and target treatments for restoring vaginal health are discussed in light of the most recent literature. Issues related to this condition in menopausal women are under-diagnosed, lack objective diagnostic criteria, and consequently under-treated. Over the years, many treatments have been developed but their long-term effectiveness and safety have yet to be clearly defined. Patients are often dissatisfied and stop treatment, suggesting the need for a more personalized and tailored approach to achieve better compliance and thereby effectiveness. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the most recent literature on VVA in order to help the gynecologist in the management of this condition.
ISSN:1648-9144
1010-660X
1648-9144
1010-660X
DOI:10.3390/medicina55100615