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Health Encyclopedia: Vaginal Atrophy (Atrophic Vaginitis)

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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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Vaginitis

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Vaginitis is a term used to describe disorders that cause infection or inflammation of the vagina. Vulvovaginitis refers to inflammation of both the... Read more »

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Atrophic vaginitis

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Atrophic vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina due to thinning tissue and decreased lubrication. It is related to reduced estrogen levels.For other... Read more »

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Vaginal cysts

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A vaginal cyst is a closed sac on or under the vaginal lining that contains fluid or semisolid material.Alternative NamesInclusion cyst; Gartner's... Read more »

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Vaginal tumors

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A vaginal tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the vagina, a female reproductive organ.Alternative NamesVaginal cancer; Cancer - vagina; Tumor -... Read more »

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