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Evidence on Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause in Africa: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis of Symptom-Based Studies and Care Gaps

2026-06-25

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<h4>Background: </h4> Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) encompasses a spectrum of vulvovaginal, sexual, and urinary symptoms associated with estrogen deficiency and is increasingly recognized as a major contributor to morbidity among midlife and older women. While global evidence suggests that GSM is highly prevalent, data from African populations remain fragmented, often reported as isolated symptoms rath...

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Literature Corpus work: 06d104d4-1ecc-5156-b9bd-de8fc6e1fa2f
DOI: 10.12688/openresafrica.16723.1

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