Atrophic vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina due to thinning and shrinking tissues and decreased lubrication of the vaginal walls. Atrophic vaginitis can occur at any age. It is caused by a lack of estrogen. Vaginitis means inflammation of the vagina, the muscular canal extending from the cervix to the outside of the body. It most commonly occurs in women who are menopausal and in women whose ovaries have stopped making estrogen. Symptoms include vaginal soreness and itching, as well as painful intercourse, and bleeding after sexual intercourse. Decreasing estrogen levels can cause skin changes in the vulvar and vaginal areas as well as the urethra and bladder. With these changes, the skin becomes thin and more easily damaged. Atrophic vaginitis does not affect all women.

Causes of Atrophic Vaginitis

The common Causes of Atrophic Vaginitis :

Atrophic vaginitis is typically caused by a decrease in estrogen, as normally occurs after menopause .
Vagina can become shorter, less elastic, dryer with less lubricating mucus
Some women experience it immediately after childbirth or while breastfeeding, since estrogen levels are lower at these times.
Surgical removal of ovaries, and use of oral contraception
Atrophic Vaginitis may be caused by a variety of factors (eg, bacteria, Candida, hormonal changes).
Atrophic vaginitis may predispose a woman to having vaginal infections caused by bacteria or fungi (yeast). However, usually there is not a specific infection. Instead, there is a localized skin reaction to the normal bacteria found there.

Symptoms of Atrophic Vaginitis

Some Symptoms of Atrophic Vaginitis :

Slight vaginal discharge .
Painful sexual intercourse .
Light bleeding after intercourse.
Vaginal dryness.
Bleeding/Spotting.
Soreness, burning or itching in vagina.
Problems with sexual intimacy because of painful intercourse

Treatment of Atrophic Vaginitis

Use a detergent free of dyes, enzymes, and perfumes on any clothing that comes in contact with your vulva such as underwear, exercise clothes, towels, or pajama bottoms.
Avoid all bubble baths, bath salts and scented oils.
Pat dry rather than rubbing with a towel or Use a hairdryer on a cool setting to dry the vulva.
Stain Removing Products Soak and rinse in clear water all underwear and towels on which you have used a stain removing product.
Avoid all feminine hygiene sprays, perfumes, adult or baby wipes.
Do not use fabric softener in the washer or dryer on these articles of clothing.

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