Vulvar Problems in Elderly Women
September 1997
in “
Postgraduate medicine
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TLDR Older women often have vulva issues due to less estrogen, which can be misdiagnosed and lead to wrong treatments.
In the document from September 1, 1997, the authors, who are instructors in the field, discussed how the vulva is impacted by the lack of estrogen following menopause, leading to symptoms such as pruritus and irritation. These symptoms are typical with aging but can also indicate infections, inflammation, or other skin conditions. The authors emphasized that misdiagnosis of these vulvar problems can lead to improper treatment and patient dissatisfaction, often resulting in referrals to gynecology clinics. They provided an overview of both acute and chronic vulvar disorders and summarized methods for their identification and treatment.
