Re: OBGYN.NET-ARTICLE: Quatrx - Treat Symptoms of Vulvovaginal Atrophy
From: Hope Waltman (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:22:23 -0500 (CDT)
http://www.obgyn.net/industry/industry.asp?page=/news/Quatrx_080617&newsletter=080617
Quatrx Pharmaceuticals Presents Results From Ophena (Ospemifene Tablets)
Phase 3 Study Related to Treatment of Symptoms of Vulvovaginal Atrophy
Results presented at the 90th annual Endocrine Society meeting show
significant improvements among women affected by moderate to severe
vaginal dryness and painful intercourse
Contact information / Web site: http://www.quatrx.com/
At Wed, 18 Jun 2008, Hope Waltman wrote:
>
>"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
>>
>>http://www.hopeforfibroids.org
>>http://www.doctorsinfoweb.com/doctors.htm
>>UTERINE FIBROIDS INFO:
>>http://www.obgyn.net/fibroid-resource-center/
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