UROGENITAL ATROPHY Articles

Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a hypoestrogenic condition with external genital, urological, and sexual implications that affects over 50% of postmenopausal women. Due to sexual embarrassment and the sensitive nature of discussing symptoms, GSM is greatly underdiagnosed.

The major cause of urogenital atrophy in menopausal women is estrogen loss. The symptoms are usually progressive in nature and deteriorate with time from the menopausal transition. The most prevalent urogenital symptoms are vaginal dryness, vaginal irritation and itching.