Use of Moisturizers and Lubricants for Vulvovaginal Atrophy [PDF]
Frontiers in Reproductive Health, 2021 The estrogen decrease in postmenopausal women results in functional and anatomical changes in the genitourinary tract. The most prevalent and bothersome symptoms are vaginal dryness, dyspareunia, and reduced lubrication, which can significantly affect ...
Pedro Vieira-Baptista +2 more
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Hormonal Approach for Postmenopausal Vulvovaginal Atrophy [PDF]
Frontiers in Reproductive Health, 2021 Menopause is a physiological and progressive phenomenon secondary to decreased ovarian follicular reserve that significantly affects the genital tract. Although postmenopausal vulvovaginal atrophy primarily affects postmenopausal women, it is also seen ...
Ana Paula Ferreira Costa +7 more
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GRACE-trial: a randomised active-controlled trial for vulvovaginal atrophy in patients with breast cancer on endocrine therapy – study protocol [PDF]
BMJ Open, 2023 Introduction Breast cancer is the most common cancer type in women worldwide. Due to hormone receptor positivity in the majority of the breast cancer tumours is endocrine therapy a crucial part in the treatment landscape of breast cancer.
Glenn Vergauwen +6 more
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Vulvovaginal Atrophy Following Treatment for Oncogynecologic Pathologies: Etiology, Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options [PDF]
MedicinaVulvovaginal atrophy, characterized by the thinning of vaginal mucosa typically resulting from reduced estrogen levels, is frequently exacerbated by oncogynecologic treatments such as chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, radiotherapy, or surgery.
Ramunė Narutytė +2 more
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Fractional CO2 Laser for Treatment of Vulvovaginal Atrophy: A Short Time Follow-up [PDF]
Journal of Family and Reproductive Health, 2020 Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of fractional CO2 laser for treatment of vulvovaginal atrophy. Materials and methods: In this clinical trial study, we evaluated the laser effect on vulvovaginal atrophy in 47 women
Zinat Ghanbari +6 more
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Effect of Vitamin D Supplement on Vulvovaginal Atrophy of the Menopause [PDF]
Nutrients, 2020 The effects of oral vitamin D supplements on vaginal health in postmenopausal women with vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) was evaluated. A double-blinded, randomized placebo-controlled trial was conducted for 12 weeks to investigate changes on vaginal maturation index (VMI), vaginal pH, and the visual analog scale (VAS) of VVA symptoms.
Jittima Manonai +2 more
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Comment on Jankovic et al. Understanding the Benefits of CO2 Laser Treatment for Vulvovaginal Atrophy. Medicina 2024, 60, 1059 [PDF]
MedicinaWe write with concerns regarding the recent publication of “Understanding the Benefits of CO2 Laser Treatment for Vulvovaginal Atrophy” [...]
Catherine Broomfield +2 more
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Topical Spermidine Hyaluronate (Spd-HA) in Vulvovaginal Atrophy: A Preliminary Study [PDF]
MedicinaBackground and Objectives: Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), previously termed vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA), is a prevalent hypoestrogenic condition characterized by genital, sexual, and urinary symptoms. Although hormonal therapies are effective,
Irene Porcari +9 more
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Impact Of Vulvovaginal Atrophy Of Menopause In Spanish Women: Prevalence And Symptoms According To The EVES Study [PDF]
Sexual Medicine, 2019 Introduction: The prevalence of menopausal women with confirmed vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) oscillates between 67–98%. Aim: To assess the prevalence of postmenopausal women with VVA confirmed by gynecologic clinical assessment among all women attending ...
Santiago Palacios, MD, PhD +27 more
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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.
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