Estrogen and its effect on vaginal atrophy in post-menopausal women.
Vaginal atrophy has a host of symptoms that affect the vaginal health of post-menopausal women. Evaluating and determining the efficacy of treatment with estrogen requires careful consideration. An overview of the hormonal changes during menopause, its effect on vaginal health, and recommendations for evaluation and treatment of vaginal atrophy are provided.
Kelley
Charlotte
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Terrace Place Clinic, Des Moines, IA, USA.
D000282:Administration, Intravaginal; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology / Q000502:physiology; D001284:Atrophy; D004414:Dyspareunia / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D004967:Estrogens / Q000502:physiology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017698:Postmenopause / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000502:physiology; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D014621:Vagina / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology / Q000502:physiology
D004967:Estrogens