Atrophic Vaginitis (Vaginal Dryness)
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"Atrophic vaginitis (also known as vaginal atrophy or urogenital atrophy) is an inflammation of the vagina (and the outer urinary tract) due to the thinning and shrinking of the tissues, as well as decreased lubrication. This is all due to a lack of the reproductive hormone estrogen.
The most common cause of vaginal atrophy is the decrease in estrogen which happens naturally during perimenopause, and increasingly so in post-menopause. However this condition can sometimes be caused by other circumstances.
The symptoms can include vaginal soreness and itching, as well as painful intercourse, and bleeding after sexual intercourse. The shrinkage of the tissues can be extreme enough to make intercourse impossible."
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[WORKED TEMPORARILY] 02/04/2010: Magee from San Mateo, Ca, Us writes: "Coconut Oil helps my vaginal dryness problem. I use it as a lubricant for intercourse. It works great for that as a temporary solution. I like using it, because it's easily applied as a solid but melts with contact. Safe, odorless, nice and soft, not runny or goopy like some commercial products. Plus I know I'm not using any weird chemicals. And a small amount goes a long way. But, it doesn't provide any permanent solution in the strengthening of the skin. I wish it did. I still have problems with occasional tearing other times."
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01/31/2010: Kerry from Portland, Oregon writes: "I always come to your site to find solutions to all my problems (well, health problems anyway) and was slightly disappointed that vaginal dryness was not on your list of ailments. Is there any way I can get some posts started on this topic? I know someone mentioned something on vitamin E on a different page, but wasn't sure if this is something common or just worked for her personally. thanks."
02/03/2010: Susan from Dallas, Tx replies: "Try coconut oil as a lubricant. It is natural and healthy for this delicate area."
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