title: Minor gynaecology of the climacteric.
abstract: The climacteric is a transitional phase of one to five years during which the genital organs involute in response to the cessation of gonadal activity. During the climacteric women suffer a range of gynaecological disorders. The patient's worries discussed in this article are particularly pertinent to general practice.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002979:Climacteric / Q000187:drug effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy; D014623:Vaginal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D014626:Vaginal Smears; D014627:Vaginitis / Q000209:etiology