Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · Mar 2018
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyA Randomized, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Estradiol Vaginal Cream 0.003% in Postmenopausal Women with Vaginal Dryness as the Most Bothersome Symptom.
Vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) is characterized by vaginal/vulvar dryness, irritation, dyspareunia, or dysuria. The objective of this study was to examine the efficacy and safety of a very low-dose estradiol vaginal cream (0.003%) applied twice per week in postmenopausal women with VVA-related vaginal dryness. ⋯ Very low-dose estradiol vaginal cream (0.003%) dosed twice weekly is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for VVA symptoms and dryness associated with menopause.
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Journal of women's health · Mar 2018
Multicenter StudyA Multicenter Investigation of Factors Influencing Women's Participation in Clinical Trials.
To identify factors that influence women's participation in clinical research. ⋯ Overall, the risk of unknown side effects discourages women in general, and the risk to the fetus/future fertility discourages pregnant women the most from participating in clinical trials. However, explaining a study well and providing written material in the patients' own language may increase their willingness to participate.