Alternative treatments for vaginal dryness
Reed SD, Newton KM, LaCroix AZ, Grothaus LC, Grieco VS, Ehrlich K. Vaginal endometrial, and reproductive hormone findings: randomized, placebo-controlled trial of black cohosh, multibotanical herbs, and dietary soy for vasomotor symptoms: the Herbal Alternatives for Menopause (HALT) Study. Menopause. 2008;15(1):51-58.
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Source: Breastcancer.org
Vaginal dryness can happen after menopause -- either natural menopause or early menopause brought on by breast cancer treatment. Estrogen levels drop... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
With the significant drop in estrogen after menopause, the membranes of the vagina thin, lose elasticity, and decrease their production of... Read more »
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