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atrophic vaginitis…

 

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female reproductive anatomy, causes, painful intercourse, uterus, normal uterine anatomy, cut section, atrophic vaginitis, inflammation, the vagina, due to thinning, shrinking tissues, decreased lubrication, the vaginal walls, a lack of estrogen, atrophic vaginitis is typically, a decrease in estrogen, occurs after menopause, occur in younger women, had surgery to remove ovaries, women experience it immediately after childbirth, breastfeeding, estrogen levels, lower at these times, vaginal soreness, an itching, burning sensation, slight vaginal discharge, burning on urination, light bleeding after intercourse, painful sexual intercourse, a pelvic examination reveals thin, pale vaginal walls, a wet prep, microscopic evaluation of vaginal discharge, rule out other causes, vaginitis, hormonal studies done, menopausal status is uncertain, topical estrogen creams, tablets used vaginally, oral, transdermal estrogen replacement therapy initiated, effective in overcoming the problem, women, want to discuss the risks, benefits of oral estrogen replacement therapy, physicians, painful sexual intercourse helped by using a water-soluble vaginal lubricant, proper treatment, relieve the symptoms, atrophic vaginitis, predispose a woman to having vaginal infections, bacteria, fungi, yeast, there is not a specific infection, localized skin reaction, normal bacteria found, cause open sores, cracks, in the vaginal wall, experiencing vaginal dryness, soreness, burning, itching, painful sexual intercourse that is not alleviated, a water-soluble lubricant, post-menopausal women in particular, regular sexual activity, a partner, sexual activity improves blood circulation, in the vagina, helps maintain the tissue.



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