Abstract
Several recent, large-scale studies have provided valuable insights into patient perspectives on postmenopausal vulvovaginal health. Symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy, which include dryness, irritation, itching, dysuria, and dyspareunia, can adversely affect interpersonal relationships, quality of life, and sexual function. While approximately half of postmenopausal women report these symptoms, far fewer seek treatment, often because they are uninformed about hypoestrogenic postmenopausal vulvovaginal changes and the availability of safe, effective, and well-tolerated treatments, particularly local vaginal estrogen therapy. Because women hesitate to seek help for symptoms, a proactive approach to conversations about vulvovaginal discomfort would improve diagnosis and treatment.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 437-447 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | International Journal of Women's Health |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
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Keywords
- Health care professional
- Hypoactive sexual desire disorder
- Local vaginal estrogen therapy
- Quality of life
- Urinary tract infection
- Vulvovaginal atrophy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Oncology
- Maternity and Midwifery
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Impact of vulvovaginal health on postmenopausal women : A review of surveys on symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy. / Parish, Sharon J.; Nappi, Rossella E.; Krychman, Michael L.; Kellogg-Spadt, Susan; Simon, James A.; Goldstein, Jeffrey A.; Kingsberg, Sheryl A.
In: International Journal of Women's Health, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2013, p. 437-447.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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