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Vaginal atrophy (atrophic vaginitis) is thinning, drying and inflammation of the vaginal walls that may occur when your body has less estrogen. Vaginal atrophy occurs most often after menopause. For many women, vaginal atrophy not only makes intercourse painful but also leads to distressing urinary symptoms.
It’s a condition where the lining of your vagina gets drier and thinner from a lack of estrogen. Burning, itching, spotting and pain with sex are common symptoms, as are frequent urination and urinary tract infections. A typical vaginal lining consists of healthy tissue that’s thick and moist.
A Pap smear looks for cervical cancer. It's one option for cervical cancer screening in anyone who has a cervix. A Pap smear also is called a Pap test. The Pap test usually is done at the same time as a pelvic exam. During a pelvic exam, a healthcare professional checks the reproductive organs.
These vaginal inserts deliver the hormone DHEA directly to the vagina to help ease painful sex. DHEA is a hormone that helps the body produce other hormones, including estrogen. Prasterone is used nightly for moderate to severe vaginal atrophy.
If the patient complains of vaginal dryness, irritation, painful intercourse, vaginal discharge, odor, or other symptoms, then the Pap finding of atrophic vaginitis is helpful in determining the cause.
Atrophic pattern in a pap smear refers to the thinning of the cervical tissues, usually due to hormonal changes that occur with aging. This can lead to a variety of symptoms such as vaginal dryness, itching, and discomfort during sexual intercourse.
What does a Pap smear test for? A Pap test is a procedure used to collect cells from the cervix (lower part of the uterus) so they can be looked at closely in a lab under a microscope. It tests for changes in cells that might be pre-cancers or cancer.