Atrophic vaginitis: Thinning of the lining (the endothelium) of the
vagina due to decreased production of
estrogen. This may occur with
menopause.
Full article >>>Atrophic vaginitisDefinition:
Atrophic vaginitis is an
inflammation of the
vagina due to thinning and shrinking
tissues and decreased lubrication of the
vaginal walls. It is caused by a lack of
estrogen.
Full article >>>Atrophic VaginitisWhat is
atrophic vaginitis?
Atrophic vaginitis is shrinkage, irritation, and dryness of the
vagina caused by a change in
vaginal
tissue. This change happens when the level of
estrogen in your body decreases.
Full article >>>The condition also is called
atrophic vaginitis.
Estrogen, which is produced by the ovaries, plays a vital role in keeping
vaginal
tissues lubricated and healthy.
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Atrophic vaginitis occurs in
post-menopausal women and those whose ovaries have been surgically removed.
Adhesions form and there is a high susceptibility to
infection.
Full article >>>Vaginal
atrophy (
atrophic vaginitis) is thinning and
inflammation of the
vagina due to a decline in
estrogen. It occurs most often after
menopause. The most effective
treatment is
estrogen applied to the
vaginal area, usually as a cream.
Full article >>>Vagifem (17-
estradiol)
vaginal tablets, 25mcg Indication: relief of postmenopausal
atrophic vaginitis due to
estrogen deficiency. See monograph for additional information. Mfg: Novo Nordisk; marketed in the U.S. by Pharmacia Corporation.
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Full article >>>Natural
cervical cell changes (
atrophic vaginitis) related to
menopause can also cause an abnormal Pap test. Usually
cell changes return to normal on their own or after an
infection has been treated or has resolved on its own.
Full article >>>Rioux JE, Devlin C, Gelfand MM, et al.: 17beta-
estradiol vaginal tablet versus conjugated equine
estrogen vaginal cream to relieve menopausal
atrophic vaginitis.
Menopause 7 (3): 156-61, 2000 May-Jun. [PUBMED Abstract] ...
Full article >>>Also,
vulvovaginitis can be caused by low
estrogen levels (called "
atrophic vaginitis") or any type of allergic or irritation response from things such as
spermicidal products,
condoms, soaps, and bubble bath.
Full article >>>Other treatable medical conditions can cause or
exacerbate incontinence as well, including
urinary tract infections, severe
constipation or
atrophic vaginitis.
Full article >>>However, only 52 % of women with high pH have findings of BV (i.e., the positive predictive value of pH greater than 4.5 is 52%) (26). Other factors that may alter
vaginal pH include
infections,
semen,
blood,
cervical mucous, and
atrophic vaginitis.
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