Tag: Vaginal Problems
Postmenopausal Vaginal Estrogen Not Tied to Negative Health Outcomes
No difference in cardiovascular disease, cancer, hip fracture for users or nonusers of vaginal estrogen
Delivery Mode Tied to Pelvic Floor Disorder Risk Post-Childbirth
Larger genital hiatus tied to higher pelvic organ prolapse risk, regardless of delivery mode
Age-Related Vaginal Symptoms Tied to Worse Quality of Life
Burden of severe symptoms is high among postmenopausal women
FDA Warns of the Dangers of ‘Vaginal Rejuvenation’
Numerous cases of vaginal burns or scarring have been linked to the procedures
Low-Dose Vaginal Estradiol Improves Menopause-Linked QOL
Significant improvement in total MENQOL scores, MENQOL sexual function domain for vaginal estradiol
Energy-Based Devices Work Well for Feminine Rejuvenation
Nonsurgical treatments for feminine genital rejuvenation found to be effective, well tolerated
5-Fluorouracil Promising for Vaginal Intraepithelial Neoplasia
High success rate seen for 5-fluorouracil as initial treatment modality; also promising for recurrences
Laser Tx Aids Genitourinary Symptoms of Menopause
Women report decreased vaginal dryness, increased frequency of intercourse
pH-Balanced Vaginal Gel Doesn’t Improve Dyspareunia
No difference versus placebo for sexual function, frequency of sexual dysfunction for breast cancer survivors
Estriol Gel Aids Vaginal Health Pre, Post Genital Prolapse Sx
Significant improvement in vaginal health before and after surgery for pelvic organ prolapse
