The article discusses the impact of menopause on the urogenital tract, focusing on lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). It highlights the prevalence of LUTS and the physiological changes in pelvic structures during and after menopause.
As the population is ageing and living longer, women are now spending an average of a third of their lifespan in a post-menopausal state.
The term GSM encompasses various atrophic conditions, affecting women's comfort and sexual function. The article emphasizes the importance of assessing and diagnosing GSM through subjective symptoms and vaginal examination, suggesting treatments like vaginal moisturizers and local vaginal estrogen therapy....read article
*Source: The impact of menopause on bladder symptoms | Urology News
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