Preliminary results of a single-arm pilot study to assess the safety and efficacy of visnadine, prenylflavonoids and bovine colostrum in postmenopausal sexually active women affected by vulvovaginal atrophy

Antonio Simone Laganà, Salvatore Giovanni Vitale, Lily Stojanovska, Irene Lambrinoudaki, Vasso Apostolopoulos, Benito Chiofalo, Laura Rizzo, Francesca Basile

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Abstract

This single-arm pilot study enrolled 47 post-menopausal women affected by vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA). The Vaginal Health Index Score (VHIS) was evaluated for all women and all completed the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire at baseline (T0) and after 15 days of vaginal cream treatment with one application per day (T1). Following treatment there was a significant improvement in all VHIS parameters and total score (p < 0.0001). Similarly, there was a significant improvement on four FSFI domains (lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction and pain) and total score (p = 0.001). None of the patients reported any local or systemic side-effects during treatment.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)78-80
Number of pages3
JournalMaturitas
Volume109
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Bovine colostrum
  • Menopause
  • Prenylflavonoids
  • Sexual wellbeing
  • Visnadine
  • Vulvovaginal atrophy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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