Vaginal Atrophy

Vaginal atrophy (atrophic vaginitis) is thinning, drying and inflammation of the vaginal walls that may occur when your body has less estrogen. Vaginal atrophy occurs most often after menopause. For many women, vaginal atrophy not only makes intercourse painful but also leads to distressing urinary symptoms. Because the condition causes both vaginal and urinary symptoms, doctors use the term “genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)” to describe vaginal atrophy and its accompanying symptoms. Symptoms: Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) signs and symptoms may include:, Vaginal dryness, Vaginal burning, Vaginal discharge, Genital itching, Burning with urination, Urgency with urination, Frequent urination, Recurrent urinary tract infections, Urinary incontinence, Light bleeding after intercourse.