KnowleDge of genIto-urinAry synDromE of Menopause among Italian gynecologists: the DIADEM survey

Genito-urinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), which includes vulvo-vaginal atrophy (VVA), is a chronic condition that affects 79-81% of post-menopausal women [1,2]. GSM is also diagnosed in up to 20% of peri-menopausal women [3,4]. The main trigger of GSM is the hypoestrogenism which results in progressive impairment of the physiology of genito-urinary tissues and occurrence of specific signs (such as petechiae and mucosa fragility), genital symptoms (dryness, burning, itching, irritation, bleeding), sexual symptoms (dyspareunia and other sexual dysfunctions) and urinary symptoms (dysuria, frequency, urgency, recurrent urinary infections) [5].

Source: Maturitas - October 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Stefania Alvisi, Maurizio Baldassarre, Giulia Gava, Ilaria Mancini, Angelo Cagnacci, Renato Seracchioli, Maria Cristina Meriggiola Source Type: research