Genitourinary Changes with Aging - 29/10/18

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Both chronologic aging and menopause affect the physical, physiologic, and microbiological characteristics of the genitourinary tract. The genitourinary syndrome of menopause, characterized by vulvovaginal and lower urinary tract signs and symptoms, is prevalent and has a significant negative impact on women’s lives. In this article, the authors detail the genitourinary tract changes associated with menopause and/or aging. They also review the 2014 North American Menopause Society’s definition of the genitourinary syndrome of menopause and present the epidemiology and impact of genitourinary aging in midlife and older women, namely, vulvovaginal, urinary, and sexual symptoms.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Genitourinary syndrome of menopause, Vaginal dryness, Sexual dysfunction, Urinary symptoms, Vulvar atrophy, Atrophic vaginitis
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| Financial Disclosures: Dr C.M. Mitchell is a consultant for Symbiomix Therapeutics LLC. Dr L.E. Waetjen has no financial conflicts of interest or funding sources to disclose. |
Vol 45 - N° 4
P. 737-750 - décembre 2018 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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