Molecular analysis of the vaginal response to estrogens in the ovariectomized rat and postmenopausal woman

• Main Authors: Peano Bryan J (Author), Brown Eugene L (Author), Dorner Andrew J (Author), Saraf Kathryn (Author), Wilson Ewa (Author), Cotreau Monette M (Author), Crabtree Judy S (Author), Choe Sung E (Author), Jelinsky Scott A (Author), Zhang Xiaochun (Author), Winneker Richard C (Author), Harris Heather A (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Vaginal atrophy (VA) is the thinning of the vaginal epithelial lining, typically the result of lowered estrogen levels during menopause. Some of the consequences of VA include increased susceptibility to bacterial infection, pain dur...