What: One researcher breaks down why menopausal women might be at greater risk for contracting an STI, with “studies [showing] there is a loss of integrity in the vaginal lining after menopause.” And that means those women are more susceptible to infection.
Why it matters: STIs among older adults are on the rise. But this research suggests “estrogen-containing compounds used to relieve vaginal irritation and other symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause can also reduce susceptibility to STIs among older adults.”
Source: The Conversation
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