Diseases
vaginal atrophy
For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Overview
Vaginal atrophy (atrophic vaginitis) is thinning, drying and inflammation of the vaginal walls that may occur when your body has less estrogen. Vaginal atrophy occurs most often after menopause. For many women, vaginal atrophy not only makes intercourse painful but also leads to distressing urinary symptoms.
Symptoms
- vaginal dryness, burning, and discharge
- burning with urination
- urgency with urination
- recurrent urinary tract infections
- light bleeding after intercourse
Causes
- genitourinary syndrome of menopause is caused by a decrease in estrogen production. less estrogen makes your vaginal tissues thinner, drier, less elastic and more fragile.
Risk factors
- smoking
- no vaginal births
- no sexual activity.
Diagnosis
- urine test
- pelvic exam
- acid balance test,
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is vaginal atrophy?
Vaginal atrophy (atrophic vaginitis) is thinning, drying and inflammation of the vaginal walls that may occur when your body has less estrogen. Vaginal atrophy occurs most often after menopause. For many women, vaginal atrophy not only makes intercourse painful but also leads to distressing urinary symptoms.
What are the symptoms of vaginal atrophy?
vaginal dryness, burning, and discharge, burning with urination, urgency with urination, recurrent urinary tract infections, light bleeding after intercourse
What causes vaginal atrophy?
genitourinary syndrome of menopause is caused by a decrease in estrogen production. less estrogen makes your vaginal tissues thinner, drier, less elastic and more fragile.
Which medicines are used for vaginal atrophy?
estradiol
Full monographs, dosing and an interaction checker in the MediHelp app
Open the complete reference, check multi-drug interactions and use dosing tools in the MediHelp app.