Re: MENOPAUSE: Postmenopausal vaginal syndrome (PVS)
From: Hope Waltman (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:39:38 -0500 (CDT)
"Postmenopausal vaginal syndrome (PVS) is a chronic and progressive
condition characterized by symptoms including vaginal dryness, sexual
pain (dyspareunia) and irritation.
Dryness and irritation associated with reductions in vaginal secretions
often cause pain or bleeding during sexual intercourse. It is estimated
that up to 45-75 percent of post-menopausal women have chronic symptoms
of PVS."
Phase 3 trial for Ophena(TM) will begin later this year.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/111476.php
At Wed, 18 Jun 2008, Hope Waltman wrote:
>
>After Menopause Complex Changes In The Brain's Vascular System Occur
>
>"In a new study, researchers at the University of Missouri have
>discovered significant changes in the brain's vascular system when the
>ovaries stop producing estrogen. MU scientists predict that currently
>used estrogen-based hormone therapies may complicate this process and
>may do more harm than good in postmenopausal women.
>
>Before menopause, the vascular system depends on estrogen for
>maintenance. When the body decreases its estrogen production, the body
>is unable to regulate blood vessels like it did before. After a period
>of deterioration, the body learns to adapt to the estrogen loss and
>eventually maintains the system in a different way.
>
>The study "PDGF/VEGF System Activation and Angiogenesis Following
>Initial Post Ovariectomy Meningeal Microvessel Loss," was recently
>published in Cell Cycle."
>
> http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/111560.php
>
>Regards, Hope Waltman, Fibroid Forum and WH Forum Moderator
>
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