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Genitourinary syndrome of menopause: the unmet need
Menopause, 2021Abstract Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a highly prevalent and progressive condition of postmenopausal women that has significant negative effects on vulvovaginal health, sexual health, and overall quality of life. Despite many available safe and effective therapies, GSM often goes undiagnosed and untreated.
Susan Kellogg, Spadt, Lisa C, Larkin
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Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2018Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) describes a collection of exam findings and bothersome symptoms associated with estrogen deficiency involving changes to the labia, introitus, clitoris, vagina, urethra, and bladder. Vulvovaginal atrophy is a component of GSM.
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Hormonal Medications for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2023Genitourinary syndrome of menopause is a common, under-reported, and undertreated chronic progressive condition requiring long-term treatment. Hypoestrogenism in the urogenital tissues is associated with bothersome dyspareunia, vulvovaginal symptoms, overactive bladder, and frequent urinary tract infections. Vaginal hormone therapies, including vaginal
JoAnn V, Pinkerton +2 more
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Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: Prevalence and Predictors
Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2023The genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) has been proposed as a diagnosis by a consensus of clinicians and investigators. Our purpose for this paper is to review extant evidence about: 1) the breadth of symptoms and symptom clusters as related to the syndrome; 2) the prevalence of GSM (includes vulvar and vaginal atrophy); 3) factors that are ...
NANCY F. WOODS +2 more
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Deconstructing the genitourinary syndrome of menopause
International Urogynecology Journal, 2017The concept of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) was recently introduced and has been gaining widespread use. While some justifications for its introduction are straightforward, others may be questionable. Numerous unspecific symptoms and signs were included in the definition of the syndrome, but the minimum number required for diagnosis was ...
Pedro Vieira-Baptista +4 more
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Treatment of the genitourinary syndrome of menopause
Climacteric, 2015The vagina, vulva, vestibule, labia majora/minora, and bladder trigone have a high concentration of estrogen receptors; therefore, they are a sensitive biological indicator of serum levels of these hormones in women. The estrogen loss in postmenopausal women produces a dysfunction called genitourinary syndrome of menopause.
S, Palacios, A, Mejía, J L, Neyro
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Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
The Nurse Practitioner, 2016Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is the new name for the conditions that formerly included vulvovaginal atrophy and atrophic vaginitis. GSM better describes the range of conditions associated with low estrogen levels in menopause and invites patient discussion without the use of words that might be uncomfortable to say.
Katherine, Ward, Angela, Deneris
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Laser Therapy for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Current Urology Reports, 2018The purpose of this article is to review the available data regarding the application and therapeutic outcomes of laser therapy for the treatment of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM).There have been several studies regarding the use of laser therapy for the treatment of GSM. Most of these studies show a trend toward safe and effective treatment
Andrew, Rabley +4 more
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Nursing for Women's Health, 2018Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), formerly referred to as vulvovaginal atrophy or atrophic vaginitis, is a common chronic condition that requires a collaborative treatment plan between a health care provider and a woman to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life.
Ashley L, Hodges +3 more
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A Dermatologist’s Approach to Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, 2017Background: Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a debilitating condition caused by hypoestrogenism that presents with vaginal dryness and dyspareunia as well as other genital, sexual, and urinary symptoms. Previously known as atrophic vaginitis, the term GSM is now used.
Matthew, Hum, Marlene, Dytoc
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