OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical response of patients with symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause after application of microablative fractional radiofrequency in the vagina and vaginal introitus. METHODS Fourteen patients with symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause underwent three applications of microablative fractional radiofrequency with a 30-day interval, using the Wav...

conclusions multiple associations existed between atrophic urogenital changes and urinary incontinence. the most significant interaction was between urinary tract infections and urinary incontinence in menopausal women, with urinary tract infections increasing the risk of incontinence by 5.6 fold. we recommend health professionals to focus on early screening of these issues and implement educat...

The authors carried out an evaluation of the genito-urinary syndrome of menopause, which is defined as a set of signs and symptoms associated with the reduction of estrogen and other sex steroids involving changes in labia maiora and minora, clitoris, vaginal vestibule, urethra and bladder, which create discomfort and are not better explained by another diagnosis. The syndrome may include, but ...

Abstract Introduction Vaginal dryness is a frequent complaint, especially in post-menopausal women. The physiology underlying the production of vaginal lubrication response to arousing stimuli established; however, no current pharmacological agents successfully target mechanisms utilizing this physiology. Previous research from our lab has demonstrated that female methamphetamine (meth) users e...

Abstract Introduction To effectively manage chronic conditions such as VVA, daily or semi-daily patient compliance to a treatment regimen is essential. Despite the fact that risk of cancer recurrence prevents many women from treating their VVA with hormone therapy, over-the-counter moisturizers and lubricants relatively low: 40% find them completely unsatisfactory due difficulty use lack desire...

Streptococcus agalactiae (S. agalactiae) is a microorganism that asymptomatically colonizes the female genital and gastrointestinal tracts of humans. It produces infections in extreme ages life pregnant women. The case an adult male presented, with frequent heterosexual intercourse different partners. He consulted for itching burning penis' glans. His partner had marked vaginal dryness as resul...

Abstract Introduction Vaginal dryness is a frequent complaint, especially in post-menopausal women. The physiology underlying the production of vaginal lubrication response to arousing stimuli established; however, no current pharmacological agents successfully target mechanisms within this physiology. Previous research from our lab has demonstrated that female methamphetamine (meth) users expe...

BACKGROUND Menopause is associated with various complications such as depression, sleep disorders, and genitourinary atrophy. Vaginal atrophy occurs due to the loss of steroid hormones, and its major symptoms include vaginal dryness, itching, dyspareunia, and bleeding after intercourse. According to the literature, vitamin E plays a key role in estrogen stability. The aim of this study was to c...