Journal of Women's Health

Gynecologic Issues in Geriatric Women

To cite this article:
Melissa Stiles, Jackie Redmer, Elizabeth Paddock, and Sarina Schrager. Journal of Women's Health. January 2012, 21(1): 4-9. doi:10.1089/jwh.2011.2803.

Published in Volume: 21 Issue 1: January 12, 2012
Online Ahead of Print: October 14, 2011

Author information

Melissa Stiles, M.D., Jackie Redmer, M.D., M.P.H., Elizabeth Paddock, M.D., and Sarina Schrager, M.D., M.S.

Department of Family Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin.

Address correspondence to:

Sarina Schrager, M.D., M.S.

University of Wisconsin

Department of Family Medicine

1100 Delaplaine Court

Madison, WI 53715

E-mail: sbschrag@wise.edu

ABSTRACT

Abstract

The number of women over the age of 65 is projected to almost double in the next 20 years, and clinicians need to be comfortable treating conditions common to this cohort. This review covers several common gynecologic conditions seen in older women, including atrophic vaginitis, lichen sclerosis, pelvic floor disorders, and postmenopausal bleeding. We conclude with evidence-based screening recommendations for gynecologic cancers in older women and tips on doing a pelvic examination.

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