Genito Urinary Syndrome of Menopause “A New Terminology for an Ever-Present Symptomatology”

Abstract

The genitourinary syndrome is a chronic and progressive entity characterized by symptoms such as vaginal irritation, burning, dryness, dyspareunia, dysuria and urinary urgency that affect the quality of life of most postmenopausal women. The aim of this article will be to review the terminology and the latest studies and recommendations regarding diagnosis, characteristics of the medical approach, observation of physical signs, relay of symptoms and implications for quality of life and therapeutic alternatives.