{"id":793,"date":"2022-05-24T16:50:16","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T12:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gh.ge\/en\/disease\/vaginal-atrophy\/"},"modified":"2022-05-24T16:50:16","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T12:50:16","slug":"vaginal-atrophy","status":"publish","type":"disease","link":"https:\/\/gh.ge\/en\/disease\/vaginal-atrophy\/","title":{"rendered":"Vaginal atrophy"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>DEFINITION<\/h2>\n<p>Vaginal atrophy, also called atrophic vaginitis, is thinning, drying and inflammation of the vaginal walls due to your body having less estrogen. Vaginal atrophy occurs most often after menopause, but it can also develop during breast-feeding or at any other time your body&#8217;s estrogen production declines. <\/p>\n<p>For many women, vaginal atrophy makes intercourse painful &mdash; and if intercourse hurts, your interest in sex will naturally decrease. In addition, healthy genital function is closely connected with healthy urinary system function. <\/p>\n<p>Simple, effective treatments for vaginal atrophy are available. Reduced estrogen levels result in changes to your body, but it doesn&#8217;t mean you have to live with the discomfort of vaginal atrophy.<\/p>\n<h2>CAUSES<\/h2>\n<p>Vaginal atrophy is caused by a decrease in estrogen production. Less estrogen makes your vaginal tissues thinner, drier, less elastic and more fragile. <\/p>\n<p>A drop in estrogen levels and vaginal atrophy may occur: <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>After menopause<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>During the years leading up to menopause (perimenopause)<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>During breast-feeding<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>After surgical removal of both ovaries (surgical menopause)<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>After pelvic radiation therapy for cancer<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>After chemotherapy for cancer<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>As a side effect of breast cancer hormonal treatment<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<br \/>Vaginal atrophy due to menopause may begin to bother you during the years leading up to menopause, or it may not become a problem until several years into menopause. Although the condition is common, not all menopausal women develop vaginal atrophy. Regular sexual activity, with or without a partner, can help you maintain healthy vaginal tissues.<\/p>\n<h2>SYMPTOMS<\/h2>\n<p>With moderate to severe vaginal atrophy, you may experience the following vaginal and urinary signs and symptoms: <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Vaginal dryness<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Vaginal burning<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Vaginal discharge<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Genital itching<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Burning with urination<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Urgency with urination<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>More urinary tract infections<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Urinary incontinence<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Light bleeding after intercourse<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Discomfort with intercourse<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Decreased vaginal lubrication during sexual activity<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Shortening and tightening of the vaginal canal<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<br \/><strong>When to see a doctor<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>By some estimates, nearly half of postmenopausal women experience vaginal atrophy, although few seek treatment. Many women resign themselves to the symptoms or are embarrassed to discuss them with their doctor. <\/p>\n<p>Make an appointment to see your doctor if you experience painful intercourse that&#8217;s not resolved by using a vaginal moisturizer (Replens, Vagisil Feminine Moisturizer, others) or water-based lubricant (glycerin-free versions of Astroglide, K-Y Intrigue, others) or if you have vaginal symptoms, such as unusual bleeding, discharge, burning or soreness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DEFINITION Vaginal atrophy, also called atrophic vaginitis, is thinning, drying and inflammation of the vaginal walls due to your body having less estrogen. Vaginal atrophy occurs most often after menopause, but it can also develop during breast-feeding or at any other time your body&#8217;s estrogen production declines. 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