Predictors of impact of vaginal symptoms in postmenopausal women

摘要: Objective: This study aims to identify factors associated with greater impact of vaginal symptoms on the functioning and well-being postmenopausal women. Methods: Postmenopausal women who reported dryness, itching, irritation, or pain sexual activity completed multidimensional Day-to-day Impact Vaginal Aging (DIVA) questionnaire underwent assessment multiple sociodemographic clinical that have potential influence symptoms. Multivariable linear regression analyses examined relationships between selected participant characteristics DIVA scale scores assessing symptom activities daily living, emotional well-being, self-concept body image, functioning. Results: Among 745 symptomatic participants, mean (SD) age was 56 (9) years, 66% were racial/ethnic minorities. Women comorbid depression all dimensions measured by (11%-22% estimated increase in every three-point Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale scores). urinary incontinence also image (27%-37% Age, partner status, frequency activity, general health, mass index predicted at least one domain. Conclusions: Findings suggest special efforts should be made treat known incontinence, as these may experience domains quality life.