What causes vaginal dryness?
Nearly every woman will experience vaginal dryness sometime in her life. It is most often associated with the normal decline or fluctuation of the female hormone estrogen. This fluctuation can be triggered by childbirth, breast-feeding, or menopause. Dryness can also be caused by taking certain medications, exercising intensively, or being under stress. It is also common to experience vaginal dryness when douching, using tampons, or at the end of the menstrual cycle. Whatever the cause, many women describe the feeling of vaginal dryness to include itching, burning, irriatation and painful intercourse. * Note: If these symptoms do not go away or are accompanied by discharge, consult your physician as it could be the sign of a more serious condition. Replens is not intended to prevent or treat infections.
Nearly every woman will experience vaginal dryness sometime in her life. It is most often associated with the normal decline or fluctuation of the female hormone estrogen. This fluctuation can be triggered by childbirth, breastfeeding or menopause. Dryness can also be caused by taking certain medications, exercising intensively or being under stress. It is also common to experience vaginal dryness when douching, using tampons or at the end of the menstrual cycle.
