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Research Notes on Atrophic Vaginitis
Atrophic Vaginitis (also known as vaginal atrophy or urogenital atrophy), is an inflammation of the vagina. It is due to the thinning and shrinking of the tissues, as well as decreased lubrication. This is all due to a lack of estrogen.
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Fast Facts:
- Commonly occurs in women who are menopausal
- Symptoms can be: burning, pain, frequency, urgency, loss of urine, and painful intercourse
- Estrogen is the most effective treatment, applied as a topical cream
Latest Headlines on Atrophic Vaginitis
What is Atrophic Vaginitis?
- Aetna InteliHealth: Vaginal Atrophy- What is It?
- University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics: Patient Information: Atrophic Vaginitis
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Atrophic Vaginitis
What Are The Symptoms of Atrophic Vaginitis?
- Mayo Clinic: Vaginal Atrophy Signs and Symptoms
- WrongDiagnosis: Symptoms of Atrophic Vaginitis
- HealthCentral: Vaginal Atrophy Diagnosis
What Are The Causes and Complications of Atrophic Vaginitis?
- Mayo Clinic: Vaginal Atrophy Causes | Risks | Complications
- Harvard Health Publications (via AOL Health): Causes of Vaginal Atrophy
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Atrophic Vaginitis?
- Mayo Clinic: Vaginal Atrophy Treatment
- Wikipedia: Atrophic Vaginitis Treatment
- Drugs.com: Atrophic Vaginitis
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Atrophic Vaginitis?
- Mayo Clinic: Vaginal Atrophy Self-care
- Holistic Online: Important Herbs Used for Menopausal Problems
- Green Mountain Natural Health: Natural Menopause
How Do You Prevent Atrophic Vaginitis?
- Mayo Clinic: Vaginal Atrophy Prevention
- Wikipedia: Atrophic Vaginitis prevention
- HealthCentral: Vaginal Atrophy (Atrophic Vaginitis) Treatment
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Atrophic Vaginitis
- Senior's Site: Atrophic Vaginitis
- eHealthForum: Post-meno And Vaginal Bleeding
- Prevention: Menopause Support Group
- DailyStrength: Going to Urinate Constantly, Especially at Night...
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Atrophic Vaginitis
- JAMA: Archives of Atrophic Vaginitis Research
- Google Scholar: Atrophic Vaginitis Articles
- PubMed: Articles on Atrophic Vaginitis
Clinical Trials on Atrophic Vaginitis
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Atrophic Vaginitis
- CenterWatch: Atrophic Vaginitis Clinical Trials
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- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
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- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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