Urologic view in the management of genitourinary syndrome of menopause

Abstract

Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) has a variety of effects on the urinary system and is an important consideration in the care provided to perimenopausal and postmenopausal patients when addressing urinary pathology. Here we discuss the common pathologies of the urinary system related to GSM including lower urinary tract symptoms and recurrent urinary tract infections. Female sexual dysfunction is not to be excluded as a critical part of a urologist’s management of GSM but will be discussed elsewhere in this issue.

摘要

绝经泌尿生殖道综合征（GSM）对泌尿系统有多种影响, 在解决泌尿病理学问题时, 是为围绝经期和绝经后患者提供护理的一个重要考虑因素。在此, 我们讨论与GSM相关的泌尿系统的常见病理, 包括下尿路症状和反复尿路感染。女性性功能障碍不应被排除为泌尿科医生管理GSM的关键部分, 但将在本期的其他地方讨论。

Keywords:

• Urinary incontinence
• overactive bladder
• urinary tract infection
• urinary urgency
• asymptomatic bacteriuria

Source of funding

Nil.