Unlocking the Mysteries: Understanding Atrophic Endometrium and Its Implications
– Vaginal atrophy is thinning, drying, and inflammation of the vaginal walls
– It occurs when the body has less estrogen, typically after menopause
– Vaginal atrophy can make intercourse painful and lead to distressing urinary symptoms
– Doctors use the term “genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)” to describe vaginal atrophy and its symptoms