Vulval symptoms after the menopause - Not all atrophy!

Post Reprod Health. 2015 Dec;21(4):146-50. doi: 10.1177/2053369115608019. Epub 2015 Sep 29.

Abstract

Vulval and vaginal symptoms are common after the menopause and are frequently assumed to be due to the normal physiological changes that occur at this time. However, there are several important dermatoses that can occur in this patient group which need accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. This review discusses the clinical features and basic management of some of the common vulval problems occurring after the menopause.

Keywords: Dermatoses; menopause; vulva.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Dermatitis, Irritant / diagnosis*
  • Dermatitis, Irritant / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lichen Planus / diagnosis*
  • Lichen Planus / drug therapy
  • Paget Disease, Extramammary / diagnosis*
  • Paget Disease, Extramammary / therapy
  • Postmenopause*
  • Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus / diagnosis*
  • Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus / drug therapy
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / therapy
  • Vulvodynia / diagnosis*
  • Vulvodynia / drug therapy