No writing assistance was utilized in the production of this manuscript. Vulvovaginal atrophy, which can have a large impact on quality of life and sexual function, is often underdiagnosed and ...

Vulvovaginal atrophy is a frequently neglected symptom of menopause. While an estimated 10–40% of women are affected by the progressive symptoms of vaginal dryness, irritation, itching ...

Vulvar atrophy, or vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA), refers to the thinning of the vulvovaginal tissue, which happens for about half of all people who go through menopause. Similarly, vaginal atrophy ...

And using a condom when you have sex can help reduce your chances of getting PID. Vulvovaginal atrophy is thinning, drying, and inflammation of the vaginal walls that can happen when your body ...

Real‑world performance and safety of vaginal ovules in reducing the vaginal symptoms associated with vulvovaginal atrophy and postmenopausal sexual dysfunction. Biomedical Reports. 2024;20(3 ...

It also becomes less elastic. Your doctor may call this “vulvovaginal atrophy.” When the tissue inside your vagina thins, penetration can become painful. Pain during sex is called dyspareunia.

Menopause is a natural chapter in every woman’s life, yet it often arrives with secrets and surprises that most don’t expect. Just as seasons change, so does a woman’s body ...

Muscular atrophy is the thinning, wasting, or loss of muscle tissue, leading to decreased strength and mass. There are various types of muscle atrophy and different treatments for them.

The Vulvovaginal Health Clinic at Baylor College of Medicine specializes in the care and treatment of women with disorders of the vulva and vagina, including vulvodynia, vaginismus, chronic vaginitis, ...

For example, the effects of decreased estrogen can cause vaginal atrophy, which narrows and shortens the vagina. The uterus can also prolapse and lead to discomfort, painful sex, and urinary leakage.

Dr. Jill Krapf teamed up with Dr. Andrew Goldstein, head of the Centers for Vulvovaginal Disorders, ... [+] to lead research and treat vulvovaginal disorders. They recently published their latest ...

Vulvovaginal candidiasis is one of the most prevalent infections of the female genital ... The possibilities include filling the ocular cavity in cases of eye loss to prevent facial muscle atrophy and ...