Open AccessThe impact of genitourinary syndrome of menopause on well-being, functioning, and quality of life in postmenopausal women
Author(s) -
Eloy Moral,
Juan Luis Delgado,
Francisco Carmona,
Borja Caballero,
Cristina Guillán,
Paula Minguell González,
Javier Suárez-Almarza,
Syra Velasco-Ortega,
Concepción Nieto Magro
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
menopause
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.086
H-Index - 103
eISSN - 1530-0374
pISSN - 1072-3714
DOI - 10.1097/gme.0000000000001148
Subject(s) - medicine , quality of life (healthcare) , menopause , genitourinary system , sexual function , postmenopausal women , sex organ , gynecology , physical therapy , obstetrics , genetics , nursing , biology
Symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) are bothersome to middle-aged and older women, and affect their quality of life (QoL), sexuality, and daily activities. The objective of the study was to evaluate the impact of vaginal symptoms and GSM on the well-being, functioning, and QoL of postmenopausal women from Spain.