37 citations
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September 2018 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that intravaginal testosterone significantly improved sexual satisfaction and reduced dyspareunia in postmenopausal women using aromatase inhibitors, with no effect on urinary incontinence.
13 citations
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November 1959 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” 7 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of clinical medicine research” This study found that menopausal status and hormone therapy significantly affect the histology and gene expression of the introitus, with post-menopausal women showing notable tissue remodeling associated with vaginal atrophy.
5 citations
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June 2024 in “Cureus” This scoping review suggests there is a relationship between polycystic ovarian syndrome and vaginal microbiome dysbiosis, potentially linked to decreased Lactobacillus and increased pathogenic species.
5 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of pediatric & adolescent gynecology” In this study, recurrent vaginal bleeding in pre-pubertal girls was most often not linked to hormonal abnormalities, with two cases caused by foreign bodies that were resolved upon removal.