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Chapter 30 - Gynecologic Issues
from Section III - Care of the Elderly by Organ System
- By Rebecca Jackson, Ashley R. Tran
Edited by Jan Busby-Whitehead, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Samuel C. Durso, The Johns Hopkins University, Maryland, Christine Arenson, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Rebecca Elon, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Mary H. Palmer, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, William Reichel
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Reichel's Care of the Elderly

Published online:

30 June 2022

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21 July 2022, pp 373-382
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Summary

Gynecologic issues continue throughout a woman’s lifespan. Elderly patients are less likely to report symptoms than younger patients, especially when pertaining to gynecologic concerns and sexual dysfunction. Sensitive history taking with careful attention to risk factors and sexual history is an important part of caring for older women. If a pelvic exam is going to be performed, adjustments may need to be made. This chapter focuses on the most common gynecologic issues of the elderly: vulvovaginitis and other vulvar conditions, menopausal symptoms, pelvic floor prolapse, sexual dysfunction, and gynecologic malignancies.