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Post-menopausal vulvovaginal atrophy — an overview of the current treatment options

Jacek Krzysztof Szymański1, Bogumił Paweł Siekierski1, Anna Kajdy1, Grzegorz Jakiel2
DOI: 10.5603/GP.a2018.0008
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Pubmed: 29411346
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Ginekol Pol 2018;89(1):40-47.
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  1. St Sophia Hospital in Warsaw, Żelazna 90 St., 01-004 Warsaw, Poland
  2. 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Warsaw, Poland

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Vol 89, No 1 (2018)
REVIEW PAPERS Gynecology
Published online: 2018-01-31

Abstract

Sex hormone deficiency in post-menopausal women causes changes in the lower urinary tract. Vulvovaginal atrophy is a pathology resulting from those changes. VVA has a negative effect on the quality of life therefore prompting a search for new therapeutic options. The aim of this article is to summarize the current treatment modalities, both hormonal and non-hormonal for post-menopausal vaginal atrophy. Topical oestrogen therapy remains the “golden standard”. Alternatives, although promising, require well-designed control studies.

Abstract

Sex hormone deficiency in post-menopausal women causes changes in the lower urinary tract. Vulvovaginal atrophy is a pathology resulting from those changes. VVA has a negative effect on the quality of life therefore prompting a search for new therapeutic options. The aim of this article is to summarize the current treatment modalities, both hormonal and non-hormonal for post-menopausal vaginal atrophy. Topical oestrogen therapy remains the “golden standard”. Alternatives, although promising, require well-designed control studies.

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Keywords

vulvovaginal atrophy, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, hormonal vaginal therapy, non-hormonal vaginal therapy, laser vaginal atrophy

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Title

Post-menopausal vulvovaginal atrophy — an overview of the current treatment options

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Ginekologia Polska

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Vol 89, No 1 (2018)

Article type

Review paper

Pages

40-47

Published online

2018-01-31

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DOI

10.5603/GP.a2018.0008

Pubmed

29411346

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Ginekol Pol 2018;89(1):40-47.

Keywords

vulvovaginal atrophy
genitourinary syndrome of menopause
hormonal vaginal therapy
non-hormonal vaginal therapy
laser vaginal atrophy

Authors

Jacek Krzysztof Szymański
Bogumił Paweł Siekierski
Anna Kajdy
Grzegorz Jakiel

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