Publications by authors named "Muhammad Usama Shaid"
J Menopausal Med
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Postmenopausal women often face genitourinary issues like vaginal dryness due to lower estrogen levels, with hormone replacement therapy being an effective treatment option.
- A comprehensive analysis of 18 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) found that intravaginal estrogen significantly increased beneficial superficial cells and reduced harmful parabasal cells, as well as improved vaginal pH and pain during intercourse (dyspareunia).
- Although estrogen therapy showed promise for treating vaginal atrophy and vaginitis, it did not significantly improve vaginal dryness, and while some side effects were noted, they were not significantly linked to the treatment.
