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Vaginal Changes Is menopause responsible for atrophic changes affecting sexual organs Estrogen deficiency as a result of
menopause leads to atrophic changes and reduced blood flow in the genital
tract and urethra. This relative ischaemia is related to the atrophic changes,
which occur in the genital tract such as thin skin, sparse hair, and vagina
shortening and diminished vaginal and cervical secretion. The consequences
of these changes are increasing dyspareunia and apareunia, genital tract
trauma, loss of libido, voiding difficulties, painful urination, increased
urinary frequency, urgency and incontinence.
How can I combat vaginal infections resulting from menopause Vaginal tissues become thinner with menopause and therefore become more susceptible to irritation and infections. Vaginal lubrication could also decrease considerably, making intercourse quite painful. In this case, the use of water-soluble vaginal lubricants could help mitigate this problem. Estrogen treatment (through Hormone Replacement Therapy) could also reverse vaginal atrophy. To add your views on this article or read others comments Click Here
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