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Barriers to effective treatment of vaginal atrophy with local estrogen therapy

Authors Reiter S

Received 24 January 2013

Accepted for publication 19 February 2013

Published 15 March 2013 Volume 2013:6 Pages 153—158

DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/IJGM.S43192

Checked for plagiarism Yes

Review by Single anonymous peer review

Peer reviewer comments 4



Suzanne Reiter
Mid-County Health Center, Largo, FL, USA

Abstract: Vaginal atrophy is a common condition among postmenopausal women, among whom many exhibit both vulvovaginal symptoms (eg, dryness, irritation, itching, and pain with intercourse) and urinary symptoms (eg, increased frequency, urgency, incontinence, urinary tract infections, and dysuria). Unfortunately, few women with symptoms of vaginal atrophy report seeking treatment from a health care provider. The goal of this article is to examine reasons why patients and health care providers do not engage in discourse regarding this important topic. It is important to initiate conversations with postmenopausal women and counsel them on both why the changes occur and potential treatment options.

Keywords: local estrogen therapy, vaginal atrophy, barriers, postmenopausal women

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