Tag: Vaginal Problems
Review Weighs Treatments for Genitourinary Symptoms of Menopause
Vaginal estrogen, vaginal DHEA, oral ospemifene, vaginal moisturizers may be beneficial for some genitourinary symptoms
Vaginal Cancer Incidence Increasing Globally
Risk factors include unsafe sex and HIV infection
Ethnic Disparity Seen When Diagnosing Bacterial Vaginosis Using AI
Models perform least effectively for Hispanic and Asian women when evaluating false-positive and false-negative rates
Perioperative Vaginal Estrogen Does Not Reduce Prolapse Recurrence
Vaginal estrogen does appear beneficial for reducing atrophy-related symptoms and for improving vaginal tissue quality
Vaginal Erbium YAG Laser Beneficial for Overactive Bladder Syndrome
Improvements seen in total Overactive Bladder Symptom Score, nocturia, urgency, vaginal atrophy symptoms score
Recommendations Developed for Treating Preinvasive Vulvar Lesions
Women should be seen on a regular basis for careful clinical assessment, including biopsy, after treatment of preinvasive vulvar lesions
Trauma Rates High After Operative Vaginal Delivery in Canada
Rates of maternal trauma higher after forceps than vacuum delivery; rates vary by region
Company Pays $60 Million to Settle Pelvic Mesh Case
Payment will be shared by 48 states and the District of Columbia
NAMS Updates Guidance for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
GSM is underdiagnosed and undertreated, but symptoms can be managed effectively in most cases
Labiaplasty Surgery Considered Safe, Effective
Patients saw significant benefit in functional, appearance-related symptoms and quality of life
