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FRONTIERS IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
卷 3, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
FRONTIERS MEDIA SA
DOI: 10.3389/frph.2021.779398
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menopause; genitourinary syndrome of menopause; vulvovaginal atrophy; epidemiology; diagnosis
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a term used to describe a collection of symptoms and signs caused by decreased estrogenic stimulation in postmenopausal women. It can significantly impact health and sexual function, with diagnosis requiring a combination of methods including medical history, questionnaires, and physical exams.
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a term used to define a compilation of signs and symptoms arising from decreased estrogenic stimulation of the vulvovaginal and lower urinary tract. Among 27-84% of women in postmenopausal are affected for symptoms of GSM, and these can unquestionably impair health, sexual function, consequently the quality of life of these women. The main signs and symptoms of GSM include, among others, burning, irritation, vulvovaginal dryness, dyspareunia, urinary symptoms of urgency, dysuria, or recurrent urinary tract infection. The diagnosis can be made through anamnesis, questionnaires, physical exams, and, sometimes, complementary exams. Objective vaginal assessment is essential and can be complemented by using the Vaginal Health Index (VHI), Vaginal Maturation Index (VMI), or vaginal pH measurement. The acknowledgment of this condition by health professionals is crucial for its identification and proper management and exclusion of other conditions that make a differential diagnosis with it.
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