18 citations
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August 2019 in “Clinical breast cancer” This meta-analysis found that in postmenopausal women with a history of breast cancer, 8 weeks of vaginal estrogen therapy while on aromatase inhibitors did not result in systemic absorption of sex hormones, suggesting potential safety for treating vulvovaginal atrophy in this context.
5 citations
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October 2003 in “Archives of Dermatology” This abstract is a website information page and provides no research findings, results, or conclusions.
December 2025 in “Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences” This systematic review found that estrogen deficiency in postmenopausal women leads to structural and symptomatic changes in genital and cutaneous tissues, with local estrogen therapy providing short-term benefits, while evidence for device-based treatments remains limited and requires larger trials.
2 citations
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November 2016 in “Current sexual health reports” This review summarizes characteristics of vaginal moisturizers, lubricants, and washes for managing genitourinary syndrome of menopause, and clarifies common misconceptions about their chemical additives, without providing new clinical results.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case report describes marked improvement in symptoms for a 24-year-old woman with PCOS following individualized homeopathic treatment, which reportedly included a reduction in irregular menstruation, vaginal discomfort, and weight gain.