N95.2: Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis

The mucous membrane in your vagina has changed since the menopause.

The menstrual cycle is controlled by specific sex hormones. These hormones are produced in the ovaries. The ovaries are part of the female genitals. There are two ovaries, one on each side. The ovaries sit low down in the abdomen. Egg cells mature in the ovaries. The egg cells can later develop into a child. The ovaries also produce various messenger substances. Messenger substance is another term for hormone.

There is sharp decrease in the levels of sex hormones produced between the age of 45 and 55. As a result, periods become irregular and cease completely at some point. The period during which the hormone levels change is called the menopausal transition. The menopausal transition may continue for several years after your last period.

The female sex hormones also affect the mucosal lining of the vagina. The vagina is tubular and leads from the outside to the uterus. The mucosal lining of the vagina can change during the menopausal transition. For example, the mucosal lining becomes dryer and less stretchy. This may cause pain during sex. Pathogens can enter the body through minor lacerations in the mucosal lining. If this happens, the vagina may become inflamed more frequently.

Additional indicator

On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.

  • G: Confirmed diagnosis
  • V: Tentative diagnosis
  • Z: Condition after
  • A: Excluded diagnosis
  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

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