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SM Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics

A Review of the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause

[ ISSN : 2573-6744 ]

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Received: 04-Mar-2018

Accepted: 14-Mar-2018

Published: 22-Mar-2018

Review Article | Volume 4 - Issue 1 | Article DOI :

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Patricia Ibarra Vilar¹, María Pilar Marín Sánchez², Isabel Ñiguez Sevilla², Alba María Marín Pérez¹, and Anibal Nieto Díaz²*

¹ M.R. Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, “Virgen de la Arrixaca” University Clinical Hospital, Spain
² Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, “Virgen de la Arrixaca” University Clinical Hospital, Spain

Corresponding Author:

Patricia Ibarra Vilar and Pilar Marín Sánchez, M.R. Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, “Virgen de la Arrixaca” University Clinical Hospital, 30120 El Palmar (Murcia), Spain, Email: p.ibarra.vilar@gmail.com

Keywords

Genitourinary syndrome of menopause; Menopause; Vulvovaginal atrophy

Abstract

The Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) is the last terminology accepted that describes various menopausal symptoms and signs. It includes genital (burning, dryness or pain), sexual (lack of lubrication, discomfort), but also urinary symptoms (urgency, dysuria, and recurrent urinary tract infections).

In this review we explain this terminology and discuss the importance of this syndrome. Moreover, we comment the necessity of active treatment in postmenopausal women.

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Ibarra Vilar P, Marín Sánchez MP, Ñíguez Sevilla I, Marín Pérez AM and Nieto Díaz A. A Review of the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause. SM J Gynecol Obstet. 2018; 4(1): 1028.