Prevalence of genitourinary syndrome of menopause in Japanese women based on symptoms and vulval findings

Key Points

• To assess the prevalence of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) in postmenopausal Japanese women based on symptoms and vulval findings.
• Population included postmenopausal Japanese women.
• Symptoms and vulval findings were evaluated for diagnosing GSM.
• Comparison of GSM prevalence with international data was conducted.
• GSM prevalence was reported lower than international rates.
• Higher prevalence was noted in sexually active women.
• GSM prevalence increased with time since menopause.