Vulvovaginal atrophy is a common problem associated with decreased levels of estrogen. Typical symptoms include feelings of dryness and uncomfort of the mucous membranes of intimate area. The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of a non-hormonal moisturizing cream on symptoms and signs of vulvovaginal atrophy and dryness.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
225
Turun Gynekologikeskus
Turku, Finland
Change in symptoms of vaginal health index: scores of vaginal mucosa elasticity, fluid, pH, epithelial integrity, moisture
Time frame: Baseline, 5 weeks
Change in vaginal and vulvar pH
Time frame: Baseline, 5 weeks
Change in signs of vaginal and vulvar dryness: VAS evaluation by the study gynecologist
Time frame: Baseline, 5 weeks
Change in signs of vaginal and vulvar mucosal integrity: VAS evaluation by the study gynecologist
Time frame: Baseline, 5 weeks
Change in signs of vaginal and vulvar inflammation and irritation: VAS evaluation by the study gynecologist
Time frame: Baseline, 5 weeks
Change in symptoms of vaginal and vulvar atrophy and dryness: symptom questionnaires; scoring from 0 to 3 dryness, burning, itching; VAS evaluation of mucosal dryness, irritation, soreness, pain during exercise, pain during intercourse
Time frame: Baseline, 5 weeks
Change in symptoms of vaginal and vulvar atrophy and dryness: symptom logbooks; daily scoring from 0 to 3 dryness, burning, itching, pain, soreness, symptoms during intercourse
Time frame: From baseline to 5 weeks
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