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Atrophic vaginitis: Thinning of the lining (the endothelium) of the vagina due to decreased production of estrogen. This may occur with menopause.
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Atrophic vaginitis
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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.
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Atrophic Vaginitis
What 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.
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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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4 - 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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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] ...
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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.
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Other treatable medical conditions can cause or exacerbate incontinence as well, including urinary tract infections, severe constipation or atrophic vaginitis.
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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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