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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is atrophic vaginitis?
A condition where the vaginal surface becomes dry and thin. This is commonly seen after menopause, due to a decrease in female hormone levels. Symptoms include itching and painful intercourse.
Symptoms of atrophic vaginitis
Abnormal vaginal discharge e.g. in color, smell, or quantity
Itching around the genital area
Bleeding in between menstrual cycles / periods or after menopause
Pain around the vulva or vagina
Questions your doctor may ask to check for atrophic vaginitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose atrophic vaginitis
Do you have any concerns regarding change in your vaginal discharge (color, volume or odor)?
Do you have any itch in and around your vagina?
Have you had vaginal bleeding, brown or pink colored vaginal discharge outside of your periods? Or, after the menopause?
Do you have pain in your genital area?
Treatment for atrophic vaginitis
Most cases can be managed well with lubricants and estrogen creams. Hormone therapy is useful if there are other troubling symptoms of menopause.
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References
Flores SA, Hall CA. Atrophic Vaginitis. 2021 Nov 5. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan–. PMID: 33232011.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK564341/
Stika CS. Atrophic vaginitis. Dermatol Ther. 2010 Sep-Oct;23(5):514-22. doi: 10.1111/j.1529-8019.2010.01354.x. PMID: 20868405.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1529-8019.2010.01354.x
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Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD
Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN)
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