Patient's question:
Recently, mild itching has frequently occurred, accompanied by vaginal dryness and discomfort during sexual activity. After examination, it was found to be vaginal atrophy. What are the initial symptoms of vaginal atrophy? What medication is used to treat it? Can it be cured?Doctor's answer:
Phase I Ectopic: Main symptoms are not obvious, some patients have mild itching, no recurrence of white inflammation, and the vulva has expansion that is not easily noticeable to the naked eye.Phase II Ectopic: The typical symptom is mild, visually apparent vulvar expansion, usually starting from the labia majora, labia minora, and clitoris. The labia majora and minora have reduced elasticity, and the surface may have increased or decreased folds. Vulvar itching is relatively mild. Due to expansion, there may be feelings of vulvar dryness or discomfort during intercourse. Local recurrence of hypopigmentation on the vulvar skin appears in spots or patches.