Vaginal dryness 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...

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...

Vaginal dryness Treatment

Treatment
... Estrogen therapy Since loss of estrogen is the main cause of vaginal dryness, it''s not surprising that estrogen therapy is an effective treatment. Options include: Vaginal estrogen cream (Premarin, E...

Self-care
... If you''re uncomfortable from vaginal dryness, certain self-care measures can help: Lubricants and moisturizers If vaginal dryness makes sexual intercourse painful, consider an over-the-counter remedy...

Vaginal dryness Other

Overview
... When your vagina isn''t properly lubricated, it can feel itchy and irritated. This condition, vaginal dryness, can make daily activities uncomfortable and sexual intercourse less pleasurable. In fact,...