Patient's question:
Diagnosed with "senile vaginitis," an ultrasound revealed multiple uterine fibroids.Doctor's answer:
Atrophic vaginitis, as the name suggests, is caused by the decline in ovarian function after menopause, leading to a decrease in estrogen levels, reduced glycogen in the vaginal epithelium, an increase in vaginal pH, environmental changes, and weakened local resistance, all of which contribute to inflammation. Clinically, it often presents with intermittent improvement and persistent non-healing. Treatment not only involves anti-inflammatory medications but should also include local estrogen application. Urinary tract infections are similarly related to decreased estrogen levels, and it is not advisable to use antibiotics excessively. Local estrogen cream application should help alleviate symptoms. Local medication has minimal impact on uterine fibroids. It is essential to seek medical treatment at hospitals. The hospitals I know of include: Heilongjiang Provincial Forest Industry General Hospital, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University, and Daqing Oilfield General Hospital.