atrophic vaginitis Flashcards
1
Q
what is atrophic vaginitis
A
dryness and atrophy of vaginal mucosa related to lack of oestrogen
2
Q
pathophysiology of atrophic vaginitis
A
epithelial lining of vagina and urinary tract respond to oestrogen by becoming thicker
less oestrogen causes thinner, less elastic and more dry
3
Q
presentation of atrophic vaginitis
A
itching
dryness
dyspareunia
bleeding due to localised inflammation
4
Q
management of atrophic vaginitis
A
vaginal lubricants and moisturisers
topical oestrogen
