Global Postmenopausal Vaginal Atrophy Drugs Market 2016-2020

Outlook of the postmenopausal vaginal atrophy (PVA) market

Extensive research carried out by the analysts at Technavio has shown that the global postmenopausal vaginal atrophy (PVA) market will grow at an impressive CAGR of more than 7% over the forecast period.The presence of favorable healthcare reforms in the US is one of the key factors driving this market in the coming years. The Affordable Care Act has increased the number of insured women and has been a driving factor in the treatment-seeking behavior of people with this condition. Moreover, this law provides Americans with better health security by putting in place comprehensive health insurance reforms that not only have lower health care costs but also expands the coverage. Therefore, the introduction of beneficial healthcare plans in the US will prompt more women to with PVA to seek treatment, thereby aiding in the growth of this market over the forecast period.

In this industry research report, the analysts have estimated that the paradigm shift to non-estrogenic therapies is one of the critical trends driving this market’s growth. Non-estrogenic therapies in PVA treatment are a paradigm shift from systemic estrogen treatments such as creams, patches, and gels. Moreover, the launch of late-stage pipeline products expected to shift the attention from vaginal creams and OTC classes toward vaginal tablets and oral therapies. Therefore, the growing adoption of non-estrogenic therapies will propel the growth of this market segment during the forecast period.

Segmentation by drug class and analysis of the PVA market

• Topical estrogen
• Systemic estrogen