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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, Mustafa Ozturk, Ulas Fidan, Ugur Keskin, Ibrahim Alanbay, Riza Karaca   +5 more
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Cerebral atrophy in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer disease: rates and acceleration. [PDF]

, 2013
OBJECTIVE: To quantify the regional and global cerebral atrophy rates and assess acceleration rates in healthy controls, subjects with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and subjects with mild Alzheimer disease (AD).
Manning, Emily N, Manning, EN, Leung, Kelvin K, Leung, Kelvin K., Bartlett, Jonathan W., Fox, Nick C, Fox, Nick C., Barnes, Josephine, Ourselin, Sebastien, Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative, Bartlett, Jonathan W, Bartlett, JW, Ourselin, S, Fox, NC, Manning, Emily N., Barnes, J, Leung, KK   +16 more
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HCV poly U/UC sequence–induced inflammation leads to metabolic disorders in vulvar lichen sclerosis

Life Science Alliance, 2021
Multi-omics analysis reveals the elevation of HCV poly U/UC sequences, which induces abnormal inflammation and related metabolic disorder in vulvar lichen sclerosis.
Qing Cong, Xiao Guo, Shengwei Zhang, Jinhui Wang, Yi Zhu, Lili Wang, Guangxing Lu, Yufeng Zhang, Wei Fu, Liying Zhou, Shuaikang Wang, Cenxi Liu, Jia Song, Chaoyong Yang, Chi Luo, Ting Ni, Long Sui, He Huang, Jin Li   +18 more
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Signs and symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) in clinical practice – the possible involvement of thyroid autoimmunity in genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)

Gynecological Endocrinology
Background Thyroid autoimmune disorders (ADs) are common in midlife women and can impact various aspects of health, including sexual function. The effect of thyroid autoimmunity on the clinical manifestations of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) remains unclear.
Laura Cucinella, Federica Barbagallo, Mariacristina Erroi, Chiara Procaccianti, Ellis Martini, Lara Tiranini, Giorgia E. Parrotta, Greta Monne, Giulia M. Colombo, Aldo Calogero, Rossella E. Nappi   +10 more
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Combined radiofrequency and topical exosomes in atrophic vulvar lichen sclerosus: A case report

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) is a chronic inflammatory dermatological‐gynecological condition. Conventional first‐line treatment comprises topical corticosteroids; however, many patients remain refractory. Energy‐based devices, including radiofrequency (RF), have shown promising results in VLS, with symptomatic and functional improvement ...
Luisa Mendonca de Oliveira, Narciso DiLorenzo Machado Dias, Jacqueline Maia Ferraz, Patricia da Silva Oliveira   +3 more
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Microablative fractional radiofrequency as a therapeutic option for vulvar lichen sclerosus: a pilot study [PDF]

Clinics
OBJECTIVES: To assess the clinical response to and the histomorphometric effects of microablative fractional radiofrequency (MFR) in women with symptomatic vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS).
Márcia Farina Kamilos, Lana Maria Aguiar, Valéria Holmo Batista, Cristiane Lima Roa, Fernando Nalesso Aguiar, José Maria Soares Júnior, Edmund Chada Baracat   +6 more
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Assessment and management of dyspareunia in peri‐ and postmenopausal women: A phenotype‐based gynecologic approach

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Dyspareunia in peri‐ and postmenopausal women is common, clinically consequential, and often undertreated in gynecologic practice. Although genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a frequent contributor, intercourse‐related pain may also reflect vestibular, pelvic floor, dermatologic, inflammatory, treatment‐related, and psychosocial ...
Marek Broul, Marcel Vančo, Jaroslava Banýrová, Aneta Hujová   +3 more
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Juvenile Gangrenous Vasculitis of the Scrotum or Scrotum Lipschütz Ulcers

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Lipschütz genital ulcers are traditionally described in adolescent females and often linked to acute viral infections. Their male counterpart remains poorly characterised. We report a 59‐year‐old man with sudden onset of unilateral necrotic ulcers on the scrotum and inguinal region following a brief febrile episode and mild pharyngitis ...
Francesco Bellinato, Paolo Gisondi, Giampiero Girolomoni   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Urethral Resection and Neo-Urethra in Invasive Vulvar Cancer

Gynecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine
Vulvar cancer is a significant gynecological malignancy. It often invades surrounding organs at the time of diagnosis. In cases of urethral invasion, lack of effective reconstruction may result in serious micturition disorders.
Hasan Gungor, Ibrahim Topcu
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Experience with ospemifene in patients with vulvar and vaginal atrophy and a history of breast cancer: case studies

Drugs in Context, 2020
Women with breast cancer are at a higher risk of developing vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA), a major component of the genitourinary syndrome of menopause, due to the combined estrogen-depleting effects of chemotherapy, adjuvant hormone therapy, and ...
Mariella Lilue, Santiago Palacios, María del Carmen Pingarrón Santofimia   +2 more
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