Common Gynecologic Problems in Geriatric-aged Women

Abstract

Gynecologic concerns in postmenopausal women are common. Although various conditions may affect all women in this age group, the prevalence of certain disorders, and also diagnostic approaches and treatment options, may vary significantly when considering very elderly women compared with those early in the sixth decade. The focus of this chapter is to address several commonly encountered gynecologic issues in postmenopausal women, with particular attention given to aspects that must be considered when caring for women in the geriatric age group.

Bir Aile Hekimliği Bölgesinde Yaşayan Geriatrik Kadınların Jinekolojik Şikâyetleri ve Çözüm Arayışlarının Belirlenmesi

“…Daha seyrek olarak bakteriyel vajinozis, gonore gibi diğer vajinal enfeksiyonlar ile de karşılaşılabilir (Lewiss, Saul and Teng 2009). Trichomonas vajinit ve vulvit bu yaş grubunda oldukça nadirdir (Moroney and Zahn 2007). Takkar, Goel, Dua, Muhan, Huria ve Sengal (2010) bulgularımızla uyumlu olarak yaşlı kadınların %25'inin ürogenital enfeksiyon tanısı aldıklarını saptamıştır.…”

Early Cervical Cancer Complicated by Pyometra Presenting as a Pelvic Cystic Mass and Vaginitis in a 102-Year-Old Patient

“…Clinicians should examine the uterine cervix of older women with vaginal discharge. In women aged 100 and older, cervical cancer is a common gynecological problem and a differential diagnosis for postmenopausal vaginal bleeding or discharge 5 . Approximately 41.7% of the specimens in older women undergoing gynecological surgery were diagnosed or genital malignancy, with the major origins being the endometrium, ovaries, and cervix, in descending order 6 .…”