Classification of vulvar atrophy

Vulva atrophy is divided into physiological vulva atrophy and pathological vulva atrophy. Physiological vulva atrophy is generally seen in postmenopausal elderly women, due to the reduction of estrogen secretion in the body, ovarian function decline, therefore, will cause vulva to show a slight atrophy phenomenon, this situation generally does not show obvious uncomfortable symptoms. Pathological vulva atrophy is due to vulva leukoplakia or thin, dry skin and mucosa, resulting in labia minora showing atrophy phenomenon. This time will show that there are vulva local dry skin, wrinkles deepened, and sexual life will show local pain. Show this situation, should actively look for the cause, and then symptomatic treatment.