Vaginal dryness

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Symptoms

By Mayo Clinic staff

Signs 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.

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July 1, 2008

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