Treatment of symptoms of the menopause: an endocrine society clinical practice guideline [PDF]
Objective: The objective of this document is to generate a practice guideline for the management and treatment of symptoms of the menopause. Participants: The Treatment of Symptoms of the Menopause Task Force included six experts, a methodologist, and
Davis, Susan R. +6 more
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Women’s Sexual Dysfunctions Following Stem Cell Transplant and the Impact on Couple Relationship
Stem cell transplant proved its efficacy in increasing the survival rate among young patients diagnosed with hematological malignancies. A transplant conditioning regimen is particularly destructive on the genital system, often determining premature ...
Mihaela Plotogea +11 more
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Managing menopausal symptoms and associated clinical issues in breast cancer survivors [PDF]
Objective: Review evidence to guide management of menopausal signs and symptoms in women after breast cancer and make recommendations accordingly. Evidence: Randomized controlled clinical trials, observational studies, evidence-based guidelines, and
Davis, Susan R. +5 more
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Prevention of vaginal atrophy after treatment for tumors of the female reproductive system
This article discusses the problems of rational pharmacotherapy in women with vulvovaginal atrophy developed after gynecological operations or during combination treatment for tumors of the female reproductive system.
A. G. Kedrova
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Immunolocalization of steroidogenic enzymes in the vaginal mucous of Galea spixii during the estrous cycle. [PDF]
BackgroundThe synthesis of sex steroids is controlled by several enzymes such as17α-hydroxylase cytochrome P450 (P450c17) catalyzing androgen synthesis and aromatase cytochrome P450 (P450arom) catalyzing estrogen synthesis, both of which must complex ...
Assis Neto, Antônio Chaves de +5 more
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Clinical manifestations and evaluation of postmenopausal vulvovaginal atrophy
It is estimated that 50% of women will suffer a severe form of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) related to menopause. Equally, young women may temporarily present this clinical problem while receiving various pharmacological or endocrine treatments or radiotherapy.To determine clinical and diagnostic exams required to confirm the presence of VVA (also ...
Faustino R. Pérez-López +5 more
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Skin diseases affecting the vulva [PDF]
Vulval skin disease is common in gynaecological practice. This article aims to enhance clinical skills in patient assessment, vulval examination and treatment of common benign vulval skin disease.
Nunns, David, Simpson, Rosalind C.
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Profiles and technological requirements of urogenital probiotics [PDF]
Probiotics, defined as live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host, are considered a valid and novel alternative for the prevention and treatment of female urogenital tract infections. Lactobacilli,
Juárez Tomás, María Silvina +1 more
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Effects after use of laser therapy for vulvovaginal atrophy in a patient with lichen sclerosus: a case report [PDF]
Objective: Use of laser therapy has most recently been introduced as a non-invasive option for the treatment of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). Recent literature has shown promise in providing benefit for patients with symptoms of vulvovaginal
Bakir, Sarah +3 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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