Impact of vulvovaginal health on postmenopausal women: a review of surveys on symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy

被引：162

作者：

Parish, Sharon J. ^{[1
]}

Nappi, Rossella E. ^{[2
]}

Krychman, Michael L. ^{[3
]}

Kellogg-Spadt, Susan ^{[4
]}

Simon, James A. ^{[5
]}

Goldstein, Jeffrey A. ^{[6
]}

Kingsberg, Sheryl A. ^{[7
,8
]}

机构：

[1] Albert Einstein Coll Med, Bronx, NY 10467 USA

[2] Univ Pavia, IRCCS Policlin San Matteo Univ, Dept Obstet & Gynecol, Pavia, Italy

[3] Univ Calif Irvine, Southern Calif Ctr Sexual Hlth & Survivorship, Med & Clin Fac, Irvine, CA 92717 USA

[4] Pelv & Sexual Hlth Inst, Philadelphia, PA USA

[5] George Washington Univ, Obstet & Gynecol, Washington, DC 20052 USA

[6] Novo Nordisk Inc, Princeton, NJ USA

[7] Case Western Reserve Univ, Sch Med, Dept Reprod Biol, Cleveland, OH 44106 USA

[8] Case Western Reserve Univ, Sch Med, Dept Psychiat, Cleveland, OH 44106 USA

来源：

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH | 2013年 / 5卷

关键词：

health care professional; hypoactive sexual desire disorder; local vaginal estrogen therapy; quality of life; urinary tract infection; vulvovaginal atrophy;

D O I：

10.2147/IJWH.S44579

中图分类号：

R71 [妇产科学];

学科分类号：

100211 ;

摘要：

Several recent, large-scale studies have provided valuable insights into patient perspectives on postmenopausal vulvovaginal health. Symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy, which include dryness, irritation, itching, dysuria, and dyspareunia, can adversely affect interpersonal relationships, quality of life, and sexual function. While approximately half of postmenopausal women report these symptoms, far fewer seek treatment, often because they are uninformed about hypoestrogenic postmenopausal vulvovaginal changes and the availability of safe, - effective, and well-tolerated treatments, particularly local vaginal estrogen therapy. Because women hesitate to seek help for symptoms, a proactive approach to conversations about vulvovaginal discomfort would improve diagnosis and treatment.

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页码：437 / 447

页数：11

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