Atrophic vaginitis
| Atrophic vaginitis | |
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| Term | Atrophic vaginitis |
| Short definition | atrophic vaginitis (ay-TROH-fik va-jih-NY-tis) A condition in which the tissue lining the inside of the vagina (birth canal) becomes thin, dry, and inflamed. This is caused by a decrease in the amount of estrogen (a female hormone) produced by the body. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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atrophic vaginitis - (pronounced) (ay-TROH-fik va-jih-NY-tis) A condition in which the tissue lining the inside of the vagina (birth canal) becomes thin, dry, and inflamed. This is caused by a decrease in the amount of estrogen (a female hormone) produced by the body. Symptoms of atrophic vaginitis include vaginal dryness, itching and burning, and painful intercourse. Other symptoms include a burning sensation when urinating, feeling like you need to urinate often or immediately, and an inability to control the flow of urine. Atrophic vaginitis is most common in women who have gone through menopause naturally or who have early menopause caused by certain types of cancer treatments (also called vaginal atrophy
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