Mrs.H,70 years old,complains of discomfort in her pelvic area.Your assessment of Mrs.H reveals pale color and dryness of the vaginal introitus,which most likely indicates

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The vaginal introitus constricts as a result of atrophy related to the aging process.This results in a pale color and dryness of the vaginal introitus.Other possible etiologies include atrophy from topical steroids and estrogen deficiency.Atrophy related to hormone replacement therapy and bacterial and viral infections are not the cause of the patient's complaints and symptoms.

MrsH,70 Years Old,complains of Discomfort in Her Pelvic Area