Atrophy And Prozac
- Vaginal Atrophy (Atrophic Vaginitis)
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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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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Olivopontocerebellar atrophy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Muscle atrophy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Muscle atrophy is the wasting or loss of muscle tissue.Alternative NamesMuscle wasting; Wasting; Atrophy of the musclesConsiderationsThere are two... Read more »
Spinal muscular atrophy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Spinal muscular atrophy is a group of inherited diseases that cause progressive muscle degeneration and weakness, eventually leading to... Read more »
Multiple system atrophy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Optic nerve atrophy
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