Vaginal dryness

Symptoms of Menopause: Vaginal dryness and discomfort

Another common symptom of menopause is vaginal dryness. Affecting perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal women, menopausal vaginal dryness can be devastating because the discomfort affects or limits physical intimacy. This can be emotionally painful as well, as it may lead to feelings of inadequacy due to reduced sexual desire.

As estrogen levels decline, the vagina becomes less lubricated. In addition, the number of layers in the vaginal lining shrinks, and this thinner skin is more likely to become irritated or susceptible to vaginal infections. For this reason, sex may not feel as good as it used to.

What you can do: Use a vaginal moisturizer to soothe vaginal dryness and itching, and an intimate lubricant during intercourse. See the Menopause Resource section for suggested products to use.

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