Definition:- It is a thinning or shrink of vulva due to estrogen deficiency.
Risk factors or causes of atrophy of vulva:-
1. Smoking
2. No sexual activity
3. No vaginal birth
4. After menopause
5. Peri menopause
6. Surgical menopause
7. After pelvic radiation(in case of CA)
8. After chemotherapy
9. As a side effect of Breast Cancer(CA)
Treatment:-
1. HRT(Hormone replacement therapy)
2. Estrogen supplement
3. Local application of estrogen ointment on vulva
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