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Painful changes after menopause May 10th, 2017

After menopause, when our ovaries stop producing estrogen and progesterone, the tissue of our vagina and external genitalia starts to become thinner and drier (vaginal and vulvar atrophy, VVA). The external surfaces can become irritated and itchy. There is less lubrication in the vaginal canal, and intercourse can become painful....