Epithelial thinning in vaginal atrophy related to lowering of calcitonin gene-related protein, vascular endothelial growth factor, and nerve growth factor expressions in a menopausal rat model [PDF]
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research, 2023 Context: Vaginal atrophy has been observed as a common sexual problem in post-menopausal women. The targeted protein to counteract menopause problems related to vaginal epithelial thinning is currently a research problem that has not been fully ...
An Nisa Fithri +4 more
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Evaluation of the effect of Chamomile vaginal gel on Subjective symptoms of vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women: A randomized clinical controlled trial [PDF]
Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 2019 Introduction: Vaginal atrophy is caused by estrogen deficiency in postmenopausal women and affects their quality of life. The present paper aimed to investigate the effects of chamomile vaginal gel on the subjective symptoms of vaginal atrophy in ...
Zahra Bosak +4 more
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The effect of herbal medicines on vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women: A systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 2022 Introduction: Vaginal atrophy is one of the relatively common problems in menopausal ages and a major health concern in this group of women. Several studies have been done in the field of herbal medicine in this subject, but different findings have been ...
Mahla Salarfard +3 more
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Using Wood’s Light as a Diagnostic Tool for Vaginal Atrophy [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015 Introduction: Wood’s light lamp is a device that emits ultraviolet (UV) light and is a useful diagnostic tool for dermatologic disorders. The change in the thickness of vaginal mucosa, in vaginal atrophy, causes a change in its colour under Wood’s ...
Mustafa Ulubay +5 more
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The Role of Topical Treatment on Vaginal Tightening
Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin (Periodical of Dermatology and Venerology), 2022 Background: Physiological changes in a woman's life, such as labor, weight fluctuations, hormonal changes, aging, and menopause, cause changes in both appearance and function of the vagina.
Made Putri Hendaria
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Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 2020 Background: Vaginal atrophy is one of the most common menopausal complications affecting women's quality of life. The present study aimed to investigate the impact of Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) vaginal cream on vaginal signs and symptoms of vaginal ...
Mastaneh Sadeghi +3 more
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Treatment of Vaginal Atrophy [PDF]
Women's Health, 2014 Vaginal or vulvovaginal atrophy is a widespread but poorly recognized condition of peri- and post-menopausal women. It causes urogenital symptoms of dryness, reduced lubrication, itching, burning, irritable bladder symptoms and painful intercourse. This impacts quality of life and sexual health, but increases with time rather than reduces, as with ...
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Vulvovaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women: diagnosis and modern-day treatments
Лечащий Врач, 2022 The article is devoted to the study of modern methods of diagnosis and treatment of benign diseases of the vulva and vagina in postmenopausal women.
K. R. Bahtiyarov +2 more
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Menopause Review, 2021 During the menopause, a fall in estrogen levels often leads to many unfavorable symptoms, including changes in the vascular and urogenital systems, in mood, and sleep.
Wojciech Pięta, Roman Smolarczyk
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Vaginal microbiome and epithelial gene array in post-menopausal women with moderate to severe dryness. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2011 After menopause, many women experience vaginal dryness and atrophy of tissue, often attributed to the loss of estrogen. An understudied aspect of vaginal health in women who experience dryness due to atrophy is the role of the resident microbes.
Ruben Hummelen +8 more
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