title: Common gynecologic problems in geriatric-aged women.
abstract: Gynecologic concerns in postmenopausal women are common. Although various conditions may affect all women in this age group, the prevalence of certain disorders, and also diagnostic approaches and treatment options, may vary significantly when considering very elderly women compared with those early in the sixth decade. The focus of this chapter is to address several commonly encountered gynecologic issues in postmenopausal women, with particular attention given to aspects that must be considered when caring for women in the geriatric age group.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gynecologic Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: John W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Moroney
authors.forename: Christopher M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Zahn
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D015344:DNA Probes, HPV; D004714:Endometrial Hyperplasia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D017698:Postmenopause; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D015344:DNA Probes, HPV