Vulvovaginal atrophy or genitourinary syndrome of menopause

Abstract

Introduction. Women live longer than men all around the world and in developed countries they expect to survive more than 30 years following natural menopause, which usually occurs between 48 and 52 of age. That being so, the impact of reproductive aging on healthy longevity becomes increasingly important because of the potential conditions associated with menopause-related hormonal deficiency. Estrogen deprivation is the hallmark of ovarian exhaustion leading to the manifestation of several signs and symptoms with a significant impact on quality of life (QoL) and on physical, mental and sexual health.