As our bodies undergo hormonal shifts during perimenopause and beyond, symptoms like hot flashes, sleep troubles and mood swings are expected. But what’s less discussed is the dryness, discomfort and ...

Your body—and, specifically, your vagina—goes through changes throughout your life. That's especially true during menopause, when things can start to feel different down there. Menopause causes your ...

Vaginal atrophy is a condition that can negatively impact the quality of life of many postmenopausal women. Local exogenous estrogen therapy can effectively alter the anatomic and pathophysiologic ...

Vaginal atrophy is a condition in which the lining of the vagina becomes thinner and drier. Vaginal atrophy symptoms include vaginal dryness, pain during sex, burning, and itching. You can treat ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: I thought I entered menopause five years ago, but now I seem to be having a period again. Is this normal? DEAR READER: A woman is considered to be in menopause once it has been one year ...

Bachmann G, Lobo RA, Gut R, Nachtigall L, Notelovitz M. Efficacy of low-dose estradiol vaginal tablets in the treatment of atrophic vaginitis: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol 2008;111:67 ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old female, currently in good health. I had a ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An ultra-low dose of 10 micrograms of estradiol significantly improves vaginal tissue, pH balance, and urogenital symptoms in postmenopausal women with vaginal atrophy, new ...

† Eight women (2.6%) were using an OTC vaginal moisturizer/lubricant and are not included in this table. Preface screening question(s) with general statement to place patient at ease: 'Vaginal changes ...

If you’re tired of vaginal dryness caused by menopause, you’ve come to the right place. Vaginal dryness and the pain it causes can put a serious dent in your sex life and bring your otherwise active ...

Daré Bioscience DARE announced that it has initiated a phase I/II study to evaluate its investigational proprietary formulation, DARE-VVA1, for non-hormonal treatment of moderate to severe vulvar and ...

Symptoms of vaginal atrophy are generally progressive over time due to the natural decline of estrogen levels with age, and they will not resolve without treatment. It is important to identify signs ...