vaginal atrophy


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vaginal atrophy

A condition characterised by thinning, drying, and often dyspareunia and irritation of the vagina. Vaginal atrophy most commonly occurs in menopausal and postmenopausal women, and less commonly during breast feeding or in association with reduced oestrogen production in premenopausal women.
Management
Oestrogen creams.

vaginal atrophy

Atrophic vaginitis, see there.