REVIEWS: The Effects of Hypoestrogenism on the Vaginal Wall: Interference with the Normal Sexual Response

There are many possible alterations in the structure of the vaginal wall that are related to estrogen deficiency that may require medical intervention beyond the usual strategies used to attain adequate sexual function. Physicians should attempt to treat these alterations, and more research is needed to elucidate the physiopathology of dyspareunia and genital sexual arousal physiology. Lara LAS, Useche B, Ferriani RA, Reis RM, Sá MFS, Freitas MMS, Rosa e Silva JC, and Rosa e Silva ACJS. The effects of hypoestrogenism on the vaginal wall: Interference with the normal sexual response.