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Symptoms
By Mayo Clinic staffWith moderate to severe vaginal atrophy, you may experience the following vaginal and urinary signs and symptoms:
- Vaginal dryness
- Vaginal burning
- Watery vaginal discharge
- Burning with urination
- Urgency with urination
- More urinary tract infections
- Urinary incontinence
- Light bleeding after intercourse
- Discomfort with intercourse
- Shortening and tightening of the vaginal canal
When to see a doctor
By some estimates, more than half of menopausal women experience vaginal atrophy, although very few seek treatment. The rest may resign themselves to the symptoms or be embarrassed to broach the topic with their doctors.
Make an appointment to see your doctor if you experience painful intercourse that's not resolved by using a vaginal moisturizer (Replens, others) or water-based lubricant (Astroglide, K-Y, others), or if you have vaginal symptoms, such as unusual bleeding, vaginal discharge, burning or soreness.
