Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy (VVA)
Estrogen Loss:
The Root Cause of VVA1
Vulvar and vaginal atrophy occurs due to a loss of estrogen during menopause. It is a prevalent, chronic, progressive, and painful condition.1-4
Without treatment, the millions of menopausal women suffering with VVA will not see improvement in bothersome symptoms such as1-4:
Dyspareunia (or vaginal pain associated with sexual activity)
Vaginal bleeding associated with sexual activity
Vaginal dryness
Dysuria (or painful urination)
Vaginal and/or vulvar irritation/itching
Recurrent urinary tract infections
VVA affects nearly 1 in 2 menopausal women in the united states, and yet 81% of women are unaware it is a medical condition3,5
The Importance of Conversation
In a survey of more than 3000 menopausal women experiencing VVA symptoms, only ~50% of women discussed the symptoms with their HCP6
In a survey that asked menopausal women in the United States about VVA, more than half were unaware that treatment is available for VVA symptoms7
Of the millions of women suffering with VVA due to menopause, just 7% are treated with prescription therapy8
When you initiate the conversation about VVA, it can make a big impact