Women's Health
Managing postmenopausal vaginal atrophy
Vaginal dryness is one of the most irritating symptoms of menopause. Here are some ways to relieve it.
Within a few years of menopause, roughly 50% of women develop symptoms related to vaginal atrophy, also called atrophic vaginitis — the deterioration of vaginal tissues due to loss of estrogen. The most common symptoms of vaginal atrophy are dryness, irritation, and pain during intercourse.
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