Clinical Trial: Local DHEA and Estradiol on Dyspareunia in Postmenopausal Women
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Vulvovaginal Atrophy
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Effects of Local Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and Estradiol on Moderate to Severe Dyspareunia, a Symptom of Vulvovaginal Atrophy in Postmenopausal Women - a Randomized, Controlled Study
Brief Summary:
Vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) is a condition characterized by vaginal dryness, itching, burning, irritation and dyspareunia.The condition is mainly due to estrogen deficiency and is common during and after menopause.Furthermore, androgens may have an important function in these symptoms.The purpose of the study is to compare vaginal estrogen with vaginal dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA, an androgen precursor) on dyspareunia (primary outcome), a symptom of VVA in postmenopausal women.Secondary outcomes are total symptom…
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