Vaginal Atrophy

Vaginal Atrophy

The weakening, dryness, and inflammation of the vaginal walls caused by a body that produces less estrogen is known as vaginal atrophy, also known as atrophic vaginitis. Vaginal atrophy most frequently appears after menopause, but it can also appear when breastfeeding or whenever the body's supply of estrogen drops. The skin and supporting tissue of the vulva and vagina become thin and less elastic when the ovaries are not producing oestrogen.

The initial symptom most frequently described is vaginal dryness. This is brought on by the vaginal glands' decreased mucus production. The vaginal and vulval skin may then thin, making them more vulnerable to injury. When the vulval lips are dry and thin, they frequently grind against underwear and cause soreness.

Treatment

• Avoiding using soap to wash.
• Topical creams are used to treat underlying skin conditions, frequently under the direction of a physician and maybe after a skin biopsy.
• Using the proper medicines to treat the changed vaginal flora. This is a short-term medication that can be taken orally or occasionally intravaginally.
• The use of local estrogen.