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Severe vulvovaginal atrophy symptoms are associated with worse quality of life in postmenopausal women

Age-Related Vaginal Symptoms Tied to Worse Quality of Life

Burden of severe symptoms is high among postmenopausal women
Despite their growing popularity

FDA Warns of the Dangers of ‘Vaginal Rejuvenation’

Numerous cases of vaginal burns or scarring have been linked to the procedures
For menopausal women with moderate-severe vulvovaginal symptoms

Low-Dose Vaginal Estradiol Improves Menopause-Linked QOL

Significant improvement in total MENQOL scores, MENQOL sexual function domain for vaginal estradiol
Energy-based devices are both safe and effective methods of nonsurgical treatment for feminine rejuvenation

Energy-Based Devices Work Well for Feminine Rejuvenation

Nonsurgical treatments for feminine genital rejuvenation found to be effective, well tolerated
5-fluorouracil is associated with a 74 percent success rate as the initial treatment modality for high-grade intraepithelial vaginal dysplasia

5-Fluorouracil Promising for Vaginal Intraepithelial Neoplasia

High success rate seen for 5-fluorouracil as initial treatment modality; also promising for recurrences
Use of a fractional carbon dioxide laser is a safe and effective treatment for genitourinary symptoms of menopause

Laser Tx Aids Genitourinary Symptoms of Menopause

Women report decreased vaginal dryness, increased frequency of intercourse
For breast cancer survivors who are premenopausal at diagnosis

pH-Balanced Vaginal Gel Doesn’t Improve Dyspareunia

No difference versus placebo for sexual function, frequency of sexual dysfunction for breast cancer survivors
For postmenopausal women undergoing surgical treatment for pelvic organ prolapse

Estriol Gel Aids Vaginal Health Pre, Post Genital Prolapse Sx

Significant improvement in vaginal health before and after surgery for pelvic organ prolapse
Vulvar and vaginal melanomas have unique molecular features as compared to nongynecologic melanoma

Unique Molecular Features for Vulvar, Vaginal Melanomas

BRAF most frequently mutated gene in VVMs, while NRAS mutations are rarely seen
Intrarosa (prasterone) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat women who have moderate-to-severe pain during sexual intercourse caused by postmenopausal vulvar and vaginal atrophy.

FDA Approves Intrarosa for Postmenopausal Pain During Sex

Drug contained in a once-daily vaginal insert