Study: Some post-menopausal problems are related to poor quality of life

(Reuters) – According to a recent study, the acute sexual and urinary problems of some menopausal women are linked to poor quality of life.

The researchers examined data from a survey of 2,160 women aged 45 to 75 who reported at least one post-menopausal symptom related to vaginal vesicles, a common condition that may include symptoms such as dryness. vaginal pain during intercourse and urinary incontinence.

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In general, women with severe vaginal atrophy would have a significantly lower quality of life than women with mild symptoms, researchers said in the journal Menopause.

The findings suggest that many women may suffer unnecessary symptoms that they do not discuss with their doctor or do not know that they can be treated, said Rosella Nabi of the University of Pavia in Italy.

"It's important to pay attention to a series of symptoms that most people consider trivial, unimportant, and unrewarding," Nabi said by e-mail.

"Some people think that they will disappear over time and do not realize the chronic nature of situations that do not pose a threat to life, but that can significantly affect the intimate relationship, self-esteem and the silhouette. "

Menopause usually begins in women aged 45 to 55 years. The secretion of ovaries by estrogen and progesterone being reduced, women may experience symptoms such as vaginal dryness, urinary tract infections, mood swings, joint pain, memory impairment, thermal infertility and insomnia.

"Many women may feel better with hormone replacement therapy," said Dr. Michael Warren of the Columbia University Medical Center in New York.

Women may take vaginal estrogens as ointments or in other forms, such as vaginal bandages, for example, ospina tablets that relieve vaginal dryness and sexual dysfunction.

(Reuters)