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Atrophic vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina due to the thinning and shrinking of the tissues, as well as decreased lubrication. This is all due to a lack of the reproductive hormone estrogen. The most common cause of vaginal atrophy is the decrease in estrogen which happens naturally during perimenopause, and increasingly so in post-menopause. However this condition can sometimes be caused by other circumstances. The symptoms include vaginal...


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What is Atrophic Vaginitis?
This is a female condition

Atrophic vaginitis (also known as vaginal atrophy) is an inflammation of the vagina due to thinning and shrinking tissues and decreased lubrication of the vaginal walls. It is caused by...

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  • atrophic vaginitis - 5 replies

    this aggrevating issue? i know one can use estrogen vaginally,but has anyone found an alternative, non Rx Here's an article that gives some suggestions. Vaginal Atrophy (another name for ...

    Jan 07, 2008

  • Question concerning Premarin Vaginal Cream - 9 replies

    necessary for women diagnosed with Atrophic Vaginitis? I've been using Premarin Vaginal Cream for a little over five months. I was diagnosed with Atrophic

    Feb 19, 2008

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    Anyone ever tried it? From my research that I've been doing on estrogens and atrophic vaginitis , damiana is considered safe for breastfeeding, will help wth low estrogen, help repair the vaginal

    Jun 25, 2008

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    Atrophic vaginitis is a vaginal inflammation when a lack of estrogen causes vaginal wall thinning and shrinking. Learn about atrophic vaginitis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Slide show: Vaginal tears in childbirth

Vaginal tears occur frequently during childbirth. Most tears require little or no repair and heal within a few weeks. Others require more repair with sutures. This slide show from the Mayo Clinic guides you through first, second, third, and fourth degree tears, what they look like, how they are repaired, and how to take care of them once you return home from the hospital.

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