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Vaginal Dryness Low Estrogen Levels Lead to Inflammation Vaginal dryness, a condition also known as atrophic vaginitis, is an inflammation of the walls of the vagina that results from low estrogen levels. In most women, vaginal dryness occurs as a result of menopause. Vaginal dryness causes such symptoms as burning or itching of the …
Perimenopause A Decline in Hormones Perimenopause is the period of time before menopause when menopausal symptoms are first noticed; it extends until one year after menopause occurs. Women who experience menopausal symptoms often notice them slowly increasing for several years before their menstrual period stops completely. Menopause is marked by a full 12 months without …
Estrogen Replacement (ERT) ERT May Not Be for All Women Many women are confused about the benefits of estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) after menopause because so many conflicting reports have been published. Hot flashes, headache, night sweats, nausea and dizziness occur when the ovaries stop producing estrogen at menopause. Estrogen prevents these symptoms. ERT …