J Clin Obstet Gynecol Infertil | Volume 1, Issue 5 | Research Article | Open Access

A Review of the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause

Patricia Ibarra Vilar^*

Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Clinical Hospital, Spain

^*Correspondance to: Patricia Ibarra Vilar 

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 introduce new terminology and discuss the importance of this syndrome. Moreover, we comment the necessity of active treatment in postmenopausal women.

Keywords:

Genitourinary syndrome of menopause; Menopause; Vulvovaginal atrophy

Citation:

Vilar PI. A Review of the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause. J Clin Obstet Gynecol Infertil. 2017; 1(5): 1025.