Emerging therapies for postmenopausal vaginal atrophy

作者：Pickar James H^*

来源：Maturitas, 2013, 75(1): 3-6.

DOI：10.1016/j.maturitas.2013.01.020

• Menopause
• Vaginal atrophy
• Dyspareunia
• Vaginal pH
• Selective estrogen receptor modulator
• Tissue selective estrogen complex

Symptoms related to vaginal atrophy are a significant problem for postmenopausal women and estrogen has been the gold standard for its treatment. A number of recent reviews of vaginal estrogen products are available. This review will, therefore, focus on other products and potential products for this indication, including the tissue selective estrogen complex and selective estrogen receptor modulators. Additionally, lesser-studied approaches will be discussed.

• 出版日期2013-5