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The controversies regarding the role of estrogens in urogynecology.
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Vol 45, Supp. I (2007)
ORIGINAL PAPERS
Submitted: 2011-12-19
Published online: 2008-04-15
Abstract
Estrogens are crucial for the proper functioning of genitourinary tract. Hypoestrogenism related to menopause could be linked to numerous disturbances of lower urinary tract. However, the results of most well designed clinical studies do not support use of estrogen or hormone replacement therapy for the treatment of genitourinary symptoms. According to evidence base medicine stress urinary incontinence, overactive bladder syndrome or pelvic organ prolapse are best treated by the surgery or non-hormonal drug therapy.
Abstract
Estrogens are crucial for the proper functioning of genitourinary tract. Hypoestrogenism related to menopause could be linked to numerous disturbances of lower urinary tract. However, the results of most well designed clinical studies do not support use of estrogen or hormone replacement therapy for the treatment of genitourinary symptoms. According to evidence base medicine stress urinary incontinence, overactive bladder syndrome or pelvic organ prolapse are best treated by the surgery or non-hormonal drug therapy.
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The controversies regarding the role of estrogens in urogynecology.
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Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica
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2008-04-15
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Tomasz Rechberger
Pawel Skorupski
