Medical Definition of Atrophic vaginitis

1. Inflammation of the vaginal mucosa secondary to thinning and decreased lubrication of the vaginal walls. This condition is typically caused by a decrease in oestrogen, as occurs after menopause. Common symptoms include vaginal soreness, vaginal itching, pain with intercourse and possible bleeding after intercourse. Treatment includes topical oestrogen containing creams and/or the use of oral oestrogens. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Atrophic Vaginitis

atrophia pilorum propria
atrophic
atrophic
atrophic arthritis
atrophic arthritis
atrophic excavation
atrophic gastritis
atrophic glossitis
atrophic heterochromia
atrophic inflammation
atrophic kidney
atrophic pharyngitis
atrophic rhinitis
atrophic rhinitis of swine
atrophic thrombosis
atrophic vaginitis (current term)
atrophied
atrophied
atrophies
atrophie blanche
atrophoderma
atrophodermatosis
atrophoderma albidum
atrophoderma biotripticum
atrophoderma diffusum
atrophoderma maculatum
atrophoderma neuriticum
atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini
atrophoderma reticulatum symmetricum faciei
atrophoderma striatum

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