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What Is It?
Vaginal atrophy is a change of the vagina that develops when there is a significant decrease in levels of the female hormone estrogen. The condition also is called atrophic vaginitis. Estrogen, which is produced by the ovaries, plays a vital role in keeping vaginal tissues lubricated and healthy. When levels of estrogen are low, vaginal tissue becomes atrophic - thin, dry and shrunken. The vagina may become more prone to inflammation in an atrophic state. Common conditions with low...
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Half of Postmenopausal Women Face Challenge of Vaginal Atrophy
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Vaginal Dryness
Source: Breastcancer.org
With the significant drop in estrogen after menopause, the membranes of the vagina thin, lose elasticity, and decrease their production of... Read more »
Tamoxifen
Source: Breastcancer.org
Chemical name: Tamoxifen Brand names: Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone Class: SERM (selective estrogen receptor modulator) hormonal therapy.... Read more »
Tamoxifen
Source: Breastcancer.org
Tamoxifen, the generic name of Nolvadex, is the oldest and most-prescribed SERM. Tamoxifen is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)... Read more »
Vaginitis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Vaginitis is a term used to describe disorders that cause infection or inflammation of the vagina. Vulvovaginitis refers to inflammation of both the... Read more »
Atrophic vaginitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Vaginitis - atrophic; Vaginitis due to reduced estrogenSymptomsBurning on urinationLight bleeding after intercoursePainful sexual intercourse causing... Read more »
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