CO2 Laser Therapy for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause in Women with Breast Cancer: A Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial [PDF]
Sireen Jaber+3 more
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Vulvovaginal atrophy in the peri- and post-menopause: relevance and impact on quality of life [PDF]
Vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) is detected in more than 50% of postmenopausal women, and at 4049 years of age, 15-19% of women have relevant signs. Atrophic changes in the female urogenital system are associated with hypoestrogenism, which results in the ...
Mekan R. Orazov+5 more
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Multifaceted Impact of CO2 Laser Therapy on Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause, Vulvovaginal Atrophy and Sexual Function. [PDF]
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) encompasses a range of distressing symptoms in the vulvovaginal and/or bladder–urethral regions related to menopause changes, negatively influencing woman’s quality of life and sexual activity.
Jankovic S+5 more
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Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction Due to Dyspareunia with Solid-State Vaginal Laser and Recombinant Platelet-Derived Epidermal Growth Factors A Viable Possibility? [PDF]
Objective: To examine the efficacy and safety of non-pharmacological and non-ablative options (or a combination of these) for postmenopausal dyspareunia.
MENDOZA, NICOLAS, Quereda, Francisco
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Key Points Question Is vaginal laser treatment safe and effective for genitourinary syndrome of menopause in survivors of breast cancer receiving aromatase inhibitors?
E. Mensión+16 more
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Abstract Background A variety of factors influence bladder health, including environmental factors, life experiences, biologic foundations, and coexistent medical conditions. A biologically diverse microbial community exists in the urine that is likely influenced by the microbial inhabitants of the vagina. The relationship between the genitourinary (GU)
Margaret G. Mueller+9 more
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Laser therapy for genitourinary syndrome of menopause: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
Objective: This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aimed to update evidence on the effectiveness and safety of laser therapy for treating genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). Data sources: Manuscripts published until May 2023 were
Pessoa LLMN+8 more
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Background Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) involves vaginal dryness (VD), pain during sexual activity (SAPain), vaginal itching (VI), burning, pain, and symptoms in the urinary organs.
Cintia Pinheiro+7 more
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Efficacy of laser remodeling in the genitourinary syndrome of menopause: A review
The real-world treatment of genitourinary syndrome of menopause has several limitations: contraindications to topical estrogen therapy, which is currently recognized as the "gold standard" treatment for vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA), fear of the systemic ...
Mekan R. Orazov+5 more
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Clinical characteristics and treatment modalities of vulvovaginal atrophy in genitourinary syndrome of menopause [PDF]
Background: Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) causes symptoms such as vaginal dryness, dysuria, repetitive urinary tract infection and urinary urgency may affect daily activities, sexual relationships, and overall quality of life.
Cho, Hae Jung+3 more
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