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  • Gynecology
  • Menopause Research
  • Urology

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  • Urogenital atrophy is a chronic, progressive condition resulting from estrogen deficiency, frequently linked to menopause.
  • It negatively affects vulvar, vaginal, bladder, and urethral tissues.
  • Symptoms often manifest years after menopause, leading to delayed diagnosis as women may perceive them as normal aging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide guidance on managing urogenital atrophy.
  • To increase awareness of this underdiagnosed and undertreated condition.
  • To highlight available and emerging treatment options.

Main Methods:

  • Guidance document referencing clinical understanding of urogenital atrophy.
  • Discussion of symptom presentation and patient-reported impact.
  • Overview of current and novel therapeutic interventions.

Main Results:

  • Urogenital atrophy significantly impacts female urogenital health.
  • Lack of awareness and reluctance to discuss symptoms contribute to underdiagnosis and undertreatment.
  • Vaginal estrogen therapy is a primary treatment, with newer options becoming available.

Conclusions:

  • Urogenital atrophy is a widespread issue often overlooked.
  • Improved clinician and patient awareness is crucial for timely diagnosis and effective management.
  • A range of treatments exist, including established vaginal estrogen and newer interventions.