Treatment Of Genitourinary Syndrome Research Articles

The effect of conjugated estrogens vaginal cream and a combined vaginal cream of vitamins D and E in the treatment of genitourinary syndrome.

Genitourinary syndrome occurs due to a decrease in ovarian hormones; this can have a significant negative impact on women's interpersonal relationships and sexual function. The present study aimed at comparing the therapeutic effect of conjugated estrogens vaginal cream and a combined vaginal cream of vitamins D and E in the treatment of genitourinary syndrome in postmenopausal women. This study was conducted as a double-blind randomized clinical trial (RCT). As many as 64 postmenopausal women suffering from genitourinary syndrome were randomly divided into study and control groups. The study group was treated with a combined vaginal cream of vitamins D and E, and the control group was treated with conjugated estrogens vaginal creams for 12 weeks. The patients were visited at the beginning of being admitted, the fourth week, the 12th week, and four weeks after the treatment and their information was recorded by checklists and a sexual function questionnaire. The data were finally analyzed by SPSS-25 at a significant level of 0.05. At four visits, libido, orgasm, and frequency of sexual intercourses, as well as vaginal symptoms such as burning, itching, dryness, and dyspareunia were improved in both groups (P <.05). However, there was no difference between the two groups in terms of the frequency of severity of these symptoms during the four visits (P >.05). Investigating the female sexual function index showed that using vitamin D and E vaginal creams, like the use of conjugated estrogens vaginal creams, improves sexual function in women (P <.01). According to the results, it can be concluded that the combined vaginal cream of vitamins D and E is a suitable alternative to vaginal estrogens in relieving the symptoms of genitourinary syndrome in postmenopausal women, especially those who are unable to use hormone therapy or have little compatibility with this therapy.

Genitourinary syndrome, local oestrogen therapy and endometrial pathology: a single-centre, randomised study

The objective of this study was to assess the endometrial pathology developed (EP) in postmenopausal women with genitourinary syndrome during and after vaginal oestrogen therapy. The 67 patients included were randomly grouped into group I underwent local oestrogen (oestriol) therapy and group II, underwent no therapy. Each patient’s medical history was taken and clinical and gynecological examination, with transvaginal ultrasound at the time of inclusion and during the control visits, was done. The study results show no statistically higher risk of EP for vaginal oestrogen therapy of genitourinary syndrome users compared to the non-users in menopause. No one atypical endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia case during the study period was found. Impact statement What is already known on this subject? Treatment of genitourinary syndrome with oestrogens in menopausal women is the most commonly used and affordable method. Topical vaginal oestrogens do not have the same stimulating effect on the endometrium as oral ones, and therefore the association between them and endometrial hyperplasia or cancer has not been established categorically. What do the results of this study add? This single-center, randomised study found no statistically higher risk of endometrial pathology for vaginal oestrogen (oestriol) therapy of genitourinary syndrome users compared to the non-users in menopause. No one atypical endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia case during the study period was found. What the implications are of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? This study confirms the safety of local oestrogen (oestriol) therapy of genitourinary syndrome in menopausal women with regards to the development of endometrial pathology and especially atypical endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia or well-differentiated carcinoma

Experience of using photodynamic therapy for treatment of genitourinary syndrome of menopause

This study reports about efficacy and safety of photodynamic therapy in Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM).Material and methods. The study group included 12 patients with a diagnosis of urogenital syndrome of menopause. The trismeglumine salt of chlorin E6 in the form of a 1% gel was used as a photosensitizer. LED phototherapy apparatus Garmonia (photodynamic therapy apparatus (emitter 660 nm) was used as a radiation source. The PDT procedure was performed once every 7 days. The following scales were used to assess the effectiveness: Vaginal Health Index, Visual Analogue Scale, Dermatology Life Quality Index score, and general satisfaction with the course of procedures was also assessed.Results. The patients noted a significant regression of itching, burning, pain and dyspareunia after the course of photodynamic therapy. There was a decrease in dryness, on average, up to 3 points upon completing the course of procedures. Itching completely regressed in 6 out of patients. Dyspareunia significantly decreased in 4 patients and completely disappeared in 2 patients. The greatest effect according to the results of assessing the index of vaginal health was noted in relation to Ph-metry, as well as in relation to elasticity (4.17 points) and moisture (4.33 points). The median satisfaction score with treatment outcomes was 2.7 at last follow-up. There were no serious side effects during the entire period of treatment and after it.Conclusions. The following study reports that the photosensitizer with trismeglumine salt of chlorin E6 and PDT with a wavelength of 660 nm with an exposure for 30 minutes, an energy of 100 J/cm2, a power of 100 mV/cm2 , once every 7 days, is an effective and harmless method of treating GSM.

Clinical observation in the treatment of genitourinary syndrome of menopause with low dose tibolone

Clinical observation in the treatment of genitourinary syndrome of menopause with low dose tibolone

Effectiveness, Safety and Tolerability of Intravaginal Prasterone for the Treatment of Genitourinary Syndrome in Postmenopausal Women in Spain: The Estip-Es Study

Effectiveness, Safety and Tolerability of Intravaginal Prasterone for the Treatment of Genitourinary Syndrome in Postmenopausal Women in Spain: The Estip-Es Study

The results of new low dose fractional CO2 Laser – A prospective clinical study in France

ObjectivesThe aim of this research was to assess the efficacy of the new generation micro-fractional CO2 laser low dose energy (Aphrodite, BH LASER, France) in the treatment of genitourinary syndrome. Materials and MethodsThis prospective interventional clinical study, included a total of 25 menopausal symptomatic patients and 25 non-menopausal symptomatic patients having symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy. There were only two laser sessions spaced at 6 weeks.It was evaluated the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the QoL at baseline, 3 and 6 months. ResultsThe study showed a significant improvement in both groups when assessing FSFI scores at 3- and 6-months follow-up compared to baseline (p<0.05) and secondary it was observed a significant initial improvement of QoL score at 3 and 6 months (p<0.05), compared to baseline.There were no important adverse events registered during the study period. ConclusionsThe new micro-fractionated laser device with low dose energy – 18W, demonstrated significant improvement of genitourinary syndrome in both non-menopausal and post-menopausal women with no important adverse event.

Differentiated approach to the treatment of genitourinary syndrome in perimenopausal women

Objective. To compare the clinical efficacy of monotherapy with menopausal hormonal therapy (climonorm) in the treatment of genitourinary syndrome of menopause with the effectiveness of monotherapy by M-anticholinergic mirabegron (betmiga) and a combination of these drugs. Materials and methods. The randomization method was used to form 3 groups of 30 persons each, to whom various types of treatment were applied: mirabegron exclusively, climonorm exclusively, and a combination of these drugs. To determine the severity of menopausal symptoms and its dynamics in the treatment process, the Menopause Rating Scale was used. The Barlow scale was used to assess the impact of vulvovaginal symptoms on the quality of life. To objectify complaints, an assessment of the vaginal mucosa was made in accordance with the vaginal health index. Uroflowmetry was performed on a Dantec installation: Urodyn 1000. Surveys of the subjects, evaluation of the vaginal health index and uroflowmetry were carried out before the start of treatment, as well as during 1, 3, 6 months of therapy. Study results. The combination of menopausal hormonal therapy with mirabegron gave the highest rate of reduction of symptoms of climacteric syndrome – from 36.03 ± 0.35 to 11.61 ± 1.57 MRS points (p <0.05) for 3 months of treatment, and was also better reflected duration of urination (from 6.8 ± 0.5 to 8.6 ± 0.2 s) (p <0.05), volume of urination (from 103 ± 3.5 to 140.1 ± 4.1 ml) ( p <0.05) and the maximum flow rate of urine (from 36.1 ± 0.4 to 30.5 ± 0.4 ml/s) (p <0.05) for 1 month. Conclusion. Systemic administration of combined menopausal hormonal therapy in combination with M-anticholinergics is effective in the treatment of genitourinary menopause syndrome. Algorithms for treating urinary incontinence and overactive bladder in perimenopausal women with genitourinary menopause syndrome as part of climacteric syndrome by prescribing systemic menopausal hormonal therapy require further development.

Vulvar scleroatrophic lichen and genitourinary syndrome: issues of diagnosis and treatment

The article discusses issues of a differentiated approach to the treatment of genitourinary syndrome in menopause and scleroatrophic lichen of the vulva. There is a lack of awareness of doctors in approaches to the treatment of scleroatrophic lichen. The high efficacy of topical corticosteroids in the treatment of scleroatrophic lichen has been shown, the inexpediency of using it in the treatment of topical preparations of estriol has been emphasized.

009 An Aggressive Treatment Paradigm for the Treatment of Genito Urinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM): A Case Series Presentation

009 An Aggressive Treatment Paradigm for the Treatment of Genito Urinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM): A Case Series Presentation