Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Shanice Cox, Ryan Nasseri, Rachel Rubin, Yahir Santiago‐Lastra
Abstract
Introduced in 2014, genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) describes a variety of unpleasant genital, sexual and urinary symptoms that can either be isolated or coexisting and are not related to other medical conditions. GSM is a chronic and progressive condition that requires early recognition and appropriate management to preserve urogenital health. Despite the importance of early detection and treatment, the condition is consistently underdiagnosed and undertreated. Herein, we emphasize how to diagnose GSM in postmenopausal, hypoestrogenic, and hypoandrogenic women and summarize evidence-based treatments focusing on prescription treatments and adjunctive therapies.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineGenitourinary systemMenopauseMedical prescriptionGynecologyPostmenopausal womenIntensive care medicineSex organInternal medicineGeneticsBiologyPharmacologyMenopause: Health Impacts and TreatmentsUrinary Bladder and Prostate ResearchPelvic floor disorders treatments