title: Gynecologic issues in geriatric women.
abstract: The number of women over the age of 65 is projected to almost double in the next 20 years, and clinicians need to be comfortable treating conditions common to this cohort. This review covers several common gynecologic conditions seen in older women, including atrophic vaginitis, lichen sclerosis, pelvic floor disorders, and postmenopausal bleeding. We conclude with evidence-based screening recommendations for gynecologic cancers in older women and tips on doing a pelvic examination.
authors: Department of Family Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53715, USA.
authors: Melissa
authors: M
authors: Stiles
authors: Jackie
authors: J
authors: Redmer
authors: Elizabeth
authors: E
authors: Paddock
authors: Sarina
authors: S
authors: Schrager
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017698:Postmenopause; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D016387:Women's Health; D014932:Women's Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*