A single-arm clinical trial investigating the effectiveness of a non-hormonal, hyaluronic acid-based vaginal moisturizer in endometrial cancer survivors.
Gynecol Oncol
; 158(2): 366-374, 2020 08.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To assess the efficacy of non-hormonal, hyaluronic acid (HLA)-based vaginal gel in improving vulvovaginal estrogen-deprivation symptoms in women with a history of endometrial cancer.METHODS:
For this single-arm, prospective, longitudinal trial, we enrolled disease-free women with a history of endometrial cancer who underwent surgery (total hysterectomy) and postoperative radiation. Participants used HLA daily for the first 2 weeks, and then 3×/week until weeks 12-14; dosage was then increased to 5×/week for non-responders. Vulvovaginal symptoms and pH were assessed at 4 time points (baseline [T1]; 4-6 weeks [T2]; 12-14 weeks [T3]; 22-24 weeks [T4]) with clinical evaluation, the Vaginal Assessment Scale (VAS), Vulvar Assessment Scale (VuAS), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and Menopausal Symptom Checklist (MSCL).RESULTS:
Of 43 patients, mean age was 59 years (range, 38-78); 54% (23/43) were partnered; and 49% (21/43) were sexually active. VAS, VuAS, MSCL, and SAQ (Sexual Activity Questionnaire) scores significantly improved from baseline to each assessment point (all p < .002). FSFI total mean scores significantly increased from T1 to T2 (p < .05) and from T1 to T4 (p < .03). At T1, 41% (16/39) felt confident about future sexual activity compared to 68% (17/25) at T4 (p = .096). Severely elevated vaginal pH (>6.5) decreased from 30% (13/43) at T1 to 19% (5/26) at T4 (p = .41).CONCLUSION:
The HLA-based gel improved vulvovaginal health and sexual function of endometrial cancer survivors in perceived symptoms and clinical exam outcomes. HLA administration 1-2×/week is recommended for women in natural menopause; a 3-5×/week schedule appears more effective for symptom relief in cancer survivors.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Vagina
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Cremas, Espumas y Geles Vaginales
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Vulva
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Neoplasias Endometriales
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Ácido Hialurónico
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
Gynecol Oncol
Año:
2020
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Article