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Inflammation of the vagina as a result of tissue thinning due to a lack of oestrogen. Vaginal atrophy is most common after the menopause.

Variants

Synonym

atrophic colpitis

Formal

vaginal atrophy

Formal

vulvovaginal atrophy

Formal

Equivalents

vaginitis atrófica

Associated concepts

Caused by

hypoestrogenism

Type of

vaginal disorder

May cause

vaginal dryness; irritation; dyspareunia; pruritus; dysuria

Is accompanied by

thinning of the vaginal epithelium

Examples

Physical findings in atrophic vaginitis include loss of connective tissue substance resulting in the shrinkage of the labia majora.

Vaginal estrogen is the treatment for moderate to severe symptoms of atrophic vaginitis when moisturizers and lubricants are ineffective.

Collocations

WITH ADJECTIVES

symptomatic | postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis

WITH NOUNS

symptoms of atrophic vaginitis | treatment of atrophic vaginitis | diagnosis of atrophic vaginitis