Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
"Proceedings From the ISSWSH/NAMS Consensus Conference on Vaginal Atrophy Terminology" were presented on October 12, 2013, at the Annual Meeting of The North American Menopause Society in Dallas, Texas. An interactive session with meeting attendees and a panel consisting of select members of the Consensus Conference followed a brief presentation. Attendees agreed overall that new terminology is necessary. After open discussion, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, with the acronym GSM, resonated with most attendees as the most scientifically accurate, descriptive, inclusive, and socially acceptable medical term.
Presentation and discussion of the new term genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) occurred at the ISSWSH Annual Meeting on February 14, 2014, in San Diego. Strong support was expressed for the new terminology and the acronym GSM.
In early 2014, the ISSWSH and NAMS Boards formally approved the term genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM).
Discussion and Dissemination of New Terminology
"Proceedings From the ISSWSH/NAMS Consensus Conference on Vaginal Atrophy Terminology" were presented on October 12, 2013, at the Annual Meeting of The North American Menopause Society in Dallas, Texas. An interactive session with meeting attendees and a panel consisting of select members of the Consensus Conference followed a brief presentation. Attendees agreed overall that new terminology is necessary. After open discussion, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, with the acronym GSM, resonated with most attendees as the most scientifically accurate, descriptive, inclusive, and socially acceptable medical term.
Presentation and discussion of the new term genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) occurred at the ISSWSH Annual Meeting on February 14, 2014, in San Diego. Strong support was expressed for the new terminology and the acronym GSM.
In early 2014, the ISSWSH and NAMS Boards formally approved the term genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM).