Vaginal symptoms and urinary incontinence in the elderly women.
Urogenital symptoms of vaginal dryness, urogenital irritation and itching, vaginal discharge, and urinary incontinence are common among postmenopausal women. Several studies have documented a lower rate of treatment-seeking behavior with increasing age in patients with urinary symptoms, and our clinical experience indicates a need for physician-initiated queries on vaginal/urinary symptoms. These urogenital conditions are amenable to treatment with pharmacotherapy and behavioral and/or surgical treatment.
Pastore
Lisa M
LM
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, USA.
Kightlinger
Rebecca S
RS
Hullfish
Kathie
K
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014623:Vaginal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy