Pre-and-post menopause vaginal conditions:
Atrophic changes, before, during and after menopause due to declining estrogen levels can result in a range of symptoms, including vaginal dryness and irritation as well as increased susceptibility to vaginal trauma and infection.
StrataMGT has been developed for use on all types of mucosal conditions and post-procedure care where the epidermis of the vaginal mucosa is damaged or wounded including:
- Vaginal atrophy and vaginal dryness
- Vulvovaginitis
- Vulvodynia
Vaginal Atrophy:
Vaginal Atrophy (VA), atrophic vaginitis, or urogenital atrophy has also a relatively new term for the condition known as Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). (8)
VA is a chronic and progressive condition where the lining of the vagina gets drier and thinner, leading to symptoms such as itching, burning and pain during intercourse, among other symptoms.
- Vaginal Atrophy affects 40%-57% of postmenopausal women with some reports showing a prevalence up to 90%. (9,10)
- Even though the condition mainly affects postmenopausal women, 15% of the female population experiences symptoms of VA before menopause. (8)
- Patients affected by breast cancer present menopausal symptoms following chemotherapy or aromatase inhibitor treatments. (9)
Vulvovaginitis:
Vulvovaginitis is a common problem. It usually presents with itching and vaginal discharge. The likely causes differ in girls, women and postmenopausal women. Most women will experience at least one episode in their lifetime. The symptoms of vulvovaginitis include discharge, itch, pain, odor, dysuria and dyspareunia.
Common causes include candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis and skin diseases affecting the vulva. (23)
Vulvodynia:
Vulvodynia is a chronic painful disorder with an estimated prevalence of 9-12%. A rising incidence of the condition constitutes a growing problem. The pain often is described as “burning”, but it may be irritating, sharp, prickly, or, occasionally, pruritic, and it can be mild to severe. (24)
Current treatment options for Vaginal Atrophy:
