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Vulvovaginal atrophy in the CRETA study: the healthcare professionals’ perception

Authors :
María J. Cancelo
Rafael Sánchez Borrego
Santiago Palacios
Laura Baquedano
Tanit Corbacho Garza
Noelia Fernández Aller
Carmen García Ferreiro
Juan José Quijano Martín
A. Javier González Calvo
Source :
Gynecological Endocrinology, Vol 39, Iss 1 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Taylor & Francis Group, 2023.

Abstract

Objectives The objective is to assess the perception of gynecologists regarding patients’ adherence to vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) treatments, to evaluate the gynecologists’ opinions on what their patients think about treatment adherence, and to compare the gynecologists’ opinions with the patients’ own perceptions within the CRETA study.Methods Spanish gynecologists who participated in the CRETA study were asked to fill out an online 41-item questionnaire to evaluate their views on VVA management.Results From 29 centers across Spain, 44 gynecologists completed the survey. Their mean age was 47.2 years old, two-thirds of them were women, and the average professional experience was over 20 years. According to the gynecologists, the therapy most frequently used by VVA-diagnosed women was vaginal moisturizers (45.5%), followed by local estrogen therapy (36.4%) and ospemifene (18.2%). Nevertheless, ospemifene was viewed as the therapeutic option with the most efficacy, easiest route of administration, shorter time to symptom improvement, lower percentage of dropouts, and higher treatment adherence.Conclusions Spanish gynecologists are in general agreement with their patients regarding VVA treatment preferences and the main issues for adherence and effectiveness. However, there is an opportunity for doctor–patient communication improvement. Among the three therapeutic options evaluated, ospemifene is regarded as offering some competitive advantages.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09513590 and 14730766
Volume :
39
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Gynecological Endocrinology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.4d508f6dfb2f4129a1dca33ad47cc268
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/09513590.2023.2264405