Vaginal dryness
Introduction
Vaginal dryness is a common but treatable problemthat many women experience at somepoint in their lives. Itcan be a problem at any age, but is a particular issue for women who are going through or have experienced the Testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism) . Don't ignore a dry vagina or feel embarrassed to seek help ifit's a problem for you. There are a number of treatments that can help. This page covers: Symptoms Causes What to do Treatments
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Introduction
Read about vaginal dryness, including why it happens and what can be done about it.
Symptoms of a dry vagina
Some women only have symptoms of vaginal dryness at certain times, such as during sex, while othershave them all the time. Problems associated with having a dry vagina include: vaginal irritation,
Causes of vaginal dryness
Causes of adry vagina include: the Testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism) decreased levels of the hormone oestrogen during the menopause can causepersistent vaginal dryness (also known as vaginal
What to do if you have a dry vagina
If you're having problems with vaginal dryness, it's worth trying self-help options first. It can help to: try using a lubricant or vaginal moisturiser these can be bought without a prescription g
Treatments for vaginal dryness
The main treatments that can help if you have a dry vagina are: Lubricants Vaginal moisturisers Vaginal oestrogen Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) Lubricants Lubricants are liquids or
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