Tag: aging and vaginal health

– Vaginal atrophy refers to thinning, drying, and inflammation of the vaginal walls
– It is caused by a decrease in estrogen levels in the body
– Vaginal atrophy occurs most often after menopause
– It can make intercourse painful and cause distressing urinary symptoms
– Doctors use the term “genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)” to describe vaginal atrophy and its symptoms.