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Atrophic Vaginitis
Aka: Atrophic Vaginitis- Pathophysiology
- Related to decreased Estrogen with Menopause
- Vaginal effects
- Vaginal epithelium thins
- Glycogen loss with altered Vaginal pH and flora
- Symptoms
- Vaginal irritation
- Dyspareunia
- Signs
- Vaginal Discharge
- Thin or clear discharge
- Vaginal pH 5 to 7
- Vaginal rugae lost
- Vaginal Discharge
- Management
- Topical Estrogen in vagina
- See Topical Estrogen
- Other symptomatic measures
- Vaginal lubricants (Astroglide, Replens) applied three times weekly
- Topical Estrogen in vagina