Does Effexor Cause Vaginal Dryness?
- Vaginal Atrophy (Atrophic Vaginitis)
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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What Is It?
Vaginal atrophy is a change of the vagina that develops when there is a significant decrease in levels of the female hormone estrogen. The condition also is called atrophic vaginitis. Estrogen, which is produced by the ovaries, plays a vital role in keeping vaginal tissues lubricated and healthy. When levels of estrogen are low, vaginal tissue becomes atrophic - thin, dry and shrunken. The vagina may become more prone to inflammation in an atrophic state. Common conditions with low...
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