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Vaginal Dryness

One of the symptoms of the Menopause is vaginal dryness. Without a vaginal lubricant this can make daily activities uncomfortable and sexual intercourse less pleasurable.

   Vaginal dryness means  your vagina isn't properly lubricated and it can feel itchy and irritated. In fact, during menopause, it's the most common cause of painful sex during menopause(dyspareunia).

Vaginal dryness is a common condition that affects women of all ages. It's estimated that 10 percent to 40 percent of women who've reached menopause have symptoms related to vaginal dryness and need to use a vaginal lubricant.

Some of the signs and symptoms include:

• Dryness
• Itching
• Burning
• Irritation
• A feeling of pressure
• Pain or light bleeding with sex

A number of self-care measures and medical treatments exist which can help reduce such signs and symptoms.

Causes
A variety of conditions can cause vaginal dryness. Determining the cause is key to helping you find an appropriate solution. Potential causes include:

Decreased estrogen levels:
Reduced estrogen levels are the main cause of vaginal dryness. Estrogen, a female hormone, helps keep vaginal tissue healthy by maintaining a normal vaginal acidity level.

Acidity creates a natural defense against vaginal and urinary tract infections. But when your estrogen levels decrease, so does this natural defense and the amount of vaginal lubrication.

Decreased estrogen amounts can lead to a thinner, less elastic and more fragile vaginal lining.  Contd....

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