Genitourinary syndrome of menopause

Post Reprod Health. 2020 Jun;26(2):111-114. doi: 10.1177/2053369119884144. Epub 2019 Oct 23.

Abstract

Genitourinary syndrome of menopause affects approximately 50% of women post-menopause and is under-reported. This review of the condition including established and newer treatment options aspires to empower clinicians to ask about symptoms and be more proactive in their management.

Keywords: Chronic; genitourinary syndrome of menopause; pain; prolapse; sexual problems; urinary tract infection; vaginal dryness.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Female Urogenital Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Female Urogenital Diseases* / etiology
  • Female Urogenital Diseases* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Menopause*
  • Middle Aged
  • Syndrome