Colostrum in menopause effects on vaginal cytology/symptoms

Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 2013;40(2):219-21.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to assess the effects of three weeks of daily colostrum cream on vaginal cytology and local symptoms related to menopause. Genito-urinary symptoms and cell morphology were analyzed at time 0 (T0) and after three weeks (16 +/- days since the end of treatment) at time 1 (T1). Dyspareunia, vaginal dryness, and maturation index (MI) reached a statistically significant difference between T0 and T1. The results proved to be an alternative treatment for vaginal distress caused by lack of hormones in patients in which hormonal treatment is contraindicated.

MeSH terms

  • Colostrum*
  • Dyspareunia / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Menopause*
  • Vagina / pathology
  • Vaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies
  • Vaginal Diseases / pathology
  • Vaginal Diseases / therapy*
  • Vaginal Smears

Substances

  • Vaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies