Abstract

The genitourinary system presents a series of micro and macroanatomical changes from birth, through puberty, reproductive period and finally with menopause, in which a set of systemic symptoms are developed, including vasomotor, sleep, cognitive, mood and sexual changes, associated with the presence of decreased lubrication, narrowing and vaginal distensibility, vaginal atrophy, among others, leading to clinical symptoms of dyspareunia, pruritus, dryness, and urinary symptoms. Its examination involves the realization of a clinical history, physical and gynecological examination. To confirm the changes, a pH measurement can be made and a cytology to determine a vaginal maturation index. When these symptoms are associated with anguish and discomfort, there may be a case of sexual dysfunction, of which there are known risk factors for their presence such as age as such, couple problems, health status, self-esteem, among others. That is why, as to treatment, it is important to make an interdisciplinary approach.

Key words: Vaginal atrophy; hormonal; menopause; vaginal epithelium