Ob/Gyn

Your Article Summary

See Latest Articles

Managing urogenital atrophy
Maturitas, 08/17/09

Palacios S – The objective of this review is to provide a practical guide on the diagnosis and clinical management of urogenital atrophy.

• A literature search was done in Medline (1969–2008) for original reports, meta–analysis and guidelines in English on urogenital atrophy.

• This is a common menopausal problem and is caused by oestrogen deficiency.
• 15% of pre–menopausal women and 40–57% of post–menopausal women have symptoms resulting from urogenital atrophy.
• Less than 25% of these women receive medical care.
• Lubricants are temporary measures to relieve vaginal dryness during intercourse and moisturizers give longer symptomatic relief.
• Oestrogen given systemically or locally in all dosage regimens is effective, but topical vaginal application alone is preferred if systemic treatment is not needed.
• Treatment is long term and may be required for many years.

Today in Clinical Pharmacology...keeping you current

Receive free subspecialty "5-minute updates" via email

A New Drug in a New Class for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
The Female Patient, 11/11/09

Effect of Transdermal Teriparatide Administration on Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 11/10/09

Systematic Review: Comparative Effectiveness of Medications to Reduce Risk for Primary Breast Cancer
Annals of Internal Medicine, 11/17/09

See All of Clinical Pharmacology

Today in General Gynecology...keeping you current

Receive free subspecialty "5-minute updates" via email

Are a Speculum Examination and Wet Mount Always Necessary for Patients With Vaginal Symptoms? A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 11/09/09

Obesity and Sexuality: Is There a Connection?
The Female Patient, 11/11/09

Sexual Pain
Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, 11/04/09

See All of General Gynecology