title: Management of Vaginal Atrophy: Implications from the REVIVE Survey.
abstract: Vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA) is a chronic and progressive medical condition common in postmenopausal women. Symptoms of VVA such as dyspareunia, vaginal dryness, irritation, and itching can negatively impact sexual function and quality of life. The REVIVE (REal Women's VIews of Treatment Options for Menopausal Vaginal ChangEs) survey assessed knowledge about VVA and recorded attitudes about interactions with healthcare providers (HCPs) and available treatment options for VVA. The REVIVE survey identified unmet needs of women with VVA symptoms such as poor understanding of the condition, poor communication with HCPs despite the presence of vaginal symptoms, and concerns about the safety, convenience, and efficacy of available VVA treatments. HCPs can address these unmet needs by proactively identifying patients with VVA and educating them about the condition as well as discussing treatment preferences and available therapies for VVA.
authors.affiliation: iWomansHealth, Washington, DC, USA.
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wysocki
authors.affiliation: MacDonald Women's Hospital, Cleveland, OH, USA.
authors.forename: Sheryl
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kingsberg
authors.affiliation: Southern California Center for Sexual Health and Survivorship Medicine, Newport Beach, CA, USA.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Krychman
keywords: REVIVE survey; postmenopausal; treatment strategies; vulvar and vaginal atrophy