by Richard O'Conner MD
Published 3 years ago
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2: Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis.
What is the best over the counter for vaginal atrophy?
Oct 01, 2021 · Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Billable/Specific Code. N95.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM N95.2 became effective on October 1, 2021.
What are the best natural remedies for vaginal atrophy?
Oct 01, 2021 · Nonmenopausal atrophic vaginitis. ICD-10-CM N76.89 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group (s) (MS-DRG v39.0): 742 Uterine and adnexa procedures for non-malignancy with cc/mcc. 743 Uterine and adnexa procedures for non-malignancy without cc/mcc. 757 Infections, female reproductive system with mcc.
Vaginal atrophy (atrophic vaginitis) is thinning, drying and inflammation of the vaginal walls that may occur when your body has less estrogen. Vaginal atrophy occurs most often after menopause. For many women, vaginal atrophy not only makes intercourse painful but also leads to distressing urinary symptoms.Sep 17, 2021
What does atrophic changes present mean?
Vaginal atrophy (also called atrophic vaginitis) is a condition where the lining of the vagina gets drier and thinner. This results in itching, burning and pain during sex, among other symptoms. The condition also includes urinary tract problems such as urinary tract infections (UTIs) and frequent urination.Oct 27, 2020
How do you get atrophic vaginitis?
The cause of atrophic vaginitis is a decline in estrogen. Without estrogen, vaginal tissue thins and dries out. It becomes less elastic, more fragile, and more easily injured.
What does vaginal atrophy look like?
Clinical findings include atrophy of the labia majora and vaginal introitus. The labia minora may recede. Vulvar and vaginal mucosae may appear pale, shiny, and dry; if there is inflammation, they may appear reddened or pale with petechiae. Vaginal rugae disappear, and the cervix may become flush with the vaginal wall.