Patient's question:
A 51-year-old woman gradually started experiencing discomfort in her body, but she didn't know what was wrong. It seemed like she lacked energy. Please ask: What is senile vaginitis?Doctor's answer:
Atrophic vaginitis often occurs in women during the perimenopausal period. It is primarily caused by a decrease in estrogen levels in women, leading to thinning of the vaginal walls, vaginal expansion, and subsequently low glycogen content, which alters the vaginal pH. The main symptoms include red spots on the vaginal walls, yellow, purulent discharge, and a foul odor. At this stage, the elderly vagina may also exhibit pain, itching, and a foul odor.The treatment of atrophic vaginitis involves not only anti-inflammatory measures but also the use of medications such as metronidazole placed in the vagina. Additionally, it is important to significantly increase estrogen levels to improve the effectiveness of this treatment.