What Are the Treatments for Atrophic Vaginitis?
Atrophic vaginitis, or vaginal atrophy, is the thinning and inflammation of the vaginal walls due to a decline in the hormone estrogen. Women most commonly experience vaginal atrophy following menopause, but the condition can occur anytime a woman’s estrogen levels decline. Symptoms of atrophic vaginitis include vaginal dryness, burning, watery discharge, urinary urgency and light bleeding during intercourse. Treatment for atrophic vaginitis includes replacing the estrogen and restoring the hormonal balance.
