Summary
PROJECT ABSTRACT/SUMMARY Vaginal Atrophy (VA), a component of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause, is a chronic and progressive condition that affects approximately 50% of post-menopausal women due to estrogen deficiency. Without treatment, symptoms such as vaginal dryness, burning, discharge, itching, irritation, painful intercourse, and recurrent urinary tract infections worsen over time. This results in an adverse impact on the quality of life, sexual health, and emotional well-being of affected women. About 1.1 billion women worldwide are projected to be in menopause by 2030. In the United
