Publications by authors named "Nico Bruyniks"

Objective: Women with history of breast cancer (HBC) frequently suffer from vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA). European Vulvovaginal Epidemiology Survey (EVES) sub-analysis assesses the impact of HBC on VVA, sexual life and quality of life (QoL) in postmenopausal women.

Materials And Methods: Women with at least one VVA symptom aged 45-75 years were included.

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Objectives: To evaluate the association between treatments for vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) and symptom frequency and severity, quality of life (QoL) and sexual functioning in postmenopausal women.

Study Design: Cross-sectional survey conducted in postmenopausal women aged 45-75 years. Data on demographic and clinical variables, as well as vaginal, vulvar and urinary symptoms were collected.

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Objective: This subanalysis of the European Vulvovaginal Epidemiology Survey study aimed to assess the correlation of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) symptoms and severity, when confirmed by objective gynecologic examination, with the quality of life of postmenopausal women.

Methods: Women aged 45 to 75 years with confirmation of last menstrual period more than 12 months before, who attended menopause or gynecology centers, were included. Those women had at least one VVA symptom filled in a group of questionnaires, including EuroQol-EQ-5D-3L and Day-to-Day Impact of Vaginal Aging (DIVA).

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Objectives: Vulvar/vaginal atrophy (VVA) is one genitourinary condition associated with a decline in estrogen. This may be bothersome for women following menopause. Although the clinical features of VVA and other conditions after menopause have been documented, few studies have quantified the magnitude of association between VVA and other genitourinary conditions.

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