Article ; Online: The Effect of Menopause on Vaginal Tissue Mechanics: A Brief Review.
Journal of biomechanical engineering
2023 Volume 146, Issue 6
Abstract: Often called "the change of life," menopause affects every part of a woman's body. As the sex hormones decrease, the reproductive organs experience the most remarkable changes, with the vagina becoming thinner, drier, and less elastic. Despite the ... ...
Abstract | Often called "the change of life," menopause affects every part of a woman's body. As the sex hormones decrease, the reproductive organs experience the most remarkable changes, with the vagina becoming thinner, drier, and less elastic. Despite the important implications of these changes in genitourinary conditions, there are only a few experimental studies that focus on quantifying the effect of menopause on the mechanical properties of the vagina. These studies are mostly conducted using uniaxial tests on strips of vaginal tissues isolated from rats, rabbits, and sheep and, in only a few cases, from humans. The purpose of this article is to present a systematic review of experimental protocols, methods, and results that are currently published on how menopause alters the mechanical behavior of the vagina. This review will enable new investigators in the biomechanics field to identify important gaps and frame research questions that inform the design of new treatment options for menopausal symptoms. |
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MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Female ; Rats ; Rabbits ; Animals ; Sheep ; Menopause ; Vagina ; Pelvis ; Biomechanical Phenomena |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2023-08-05 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Systematic Review ; Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 243094-0 |
ISSN | 1528-8951 ; 0148-0731 |
ISSN (online) | 1528-8951 |
ISSN | 0148-0731 |
DOI | 10.1115/1.4063101 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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