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Health Encyclopedia: Atrophic Vaginitis
Estrogen replacement therapy may be recommended. Estrogen may be given as a cream or tablet placed into the vagina, as a skin patch, or in pill form.
Women may want to discuss the risks and benefits of estrogen replacement therapy (pills) with their health care provider.
A water-soluble vaginal lubricant may help relieve pain during intercourse.
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Expectations (prognosis)
Proper treatment will usually relieve the symptoms.
Complication... Read more »
Expert & Community Posts
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Easing the Pain & Discomfort of Genital Herpes
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Health Guide
Genital Herpes: The Basics
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...Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, GA, seventy-five percent of all women experience at least one vaginal candida or "yeast" infection during their lifetime. The signs of a yeast infection... Read more »STD Tests: Which Ones Do You Need?
...hepatitis C if you’ve had a lot of sexual partners. Reason 2: You Have Symptoms (discharge from penis or vagina, pain or burning with urination) Example: You’re a girl with vaginal... Read more »Penis Size
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Medications
This medication contains female estrogen hormones and is usually given to women who no longer... Read more »
...is a vaccine used to prevent cancer of the cervix, vagina, and the area around the outside of... Read more »
...hot flashes). If you need treatment only for vaginal menopause symptoms (e.g., vaginal... Read more »
This medication contains female estrogen hormones and is usually given to women who no longer... Read more »
...nausea, tiredness, dizziness, unusual bleeding from the vagina, and vomiting may occur. If any... Read more »
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