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By Mayo Clinic staffSigns and symptoms of vaginal dryness include:
- Dryness
- Itching
- Burning
- Pain or light bleeding with sex
- Urinary frequency or urgency
As many as four in 10 women who have reached menopause experience signs and symptoms related to vaginal dryness.
When to see a doctor
Make an appointment with your doctor if you have vaginal burning, itching or soreness or painful sexual intercourse that doesn't improve with self-care measures, such as using a vaginal moisturizer or water-based lubricant.