Clinical and morphological aspects of vulvovaginal atrophy
https://doi.org/10.21518/2079-701X-2014-9-110-117
Abstract
Vulvovaginal atrophy is one of the most annoying and undesirable manifestations of estrogen deficiency. 77% of women feel uncomfortable to discuss the symptoms with their doctor. Improving the quality of diagnosis is the first step to ensure timely treatment of proven efficacy and better quality of life of women against a background of hypoestrogenism, including in postmenopause.
About the Authors
I. A. Apolikhina
Scientific center for obstetrics, gynecology and perinatology named after V.I. Kulakov, Russia’s; the Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
E. A. Gorbunova
Scientific center for obstetrics, gynecology and perinatology named after V.I. Kulakov, Russia’s Ministry of Health
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Apolikhina IA, Gorbunova EA. Clinical and morphological aspects of vulvovaginal atrophy. Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council. 2014;(9):110-117. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21518/2079-701X-2014-9-110-117
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