A CROSS-SECTIONAL DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF THE ASSOCIATION OF VAGINAL pH AND VAGINAL MATURATION INDEX WITH SYMPTOMS OF GENITOURINARY SYNDROME IN MENOPAUSAL WOMEN IN DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY SMSMEDICAL COLLEGE , JAIPUR

Aim And Objective: To find out association of vaginal pH and vaginal maturation index with symptoms of genitourinary syndrome in menopausal women. Material And Methods: This was cross-sectional descriptive study conducted during September 2022 to October 2023 in department of obstetrics and gynaecology , SMS Medical College, Jaipur. The study included 102 women with menopause .Vaginal pH and vaginal maturation index calculated and symptoms of genitourinary syndrome were asked by a questionnaire. Hormonal levels (S.FSH and S. estradiol) were also done. The findings demonstrate that elevated vagi Results: nal pH and decreased VMI has an association with more severe GSM symptoms. Conclusion: This study underscores the importance of assessing vaginal pH and VMI in postmenopausal women as part of a comprehensive strategy for managing GSM.