It balances your vaginal pH A normal vaginal pH falls between 3.5 and 4.5-leaning towards the acidic side of the spectrum-and this is the best level for healthy bacteria. "Estrogen promotes the ...

Hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness are common symptoms of menopause. But the skin can undergo changes in midlife too, including sagging, thinning and becoming more dry. Estrogen is key ...

The situation can also result in having to urinate more often. In most cases, vaginal dryness results from lower estrogen levels. As you age, less estrogen also means less moisture in your vaginal ...

The symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy, such as vaginal dryness, irritation, itching, dysuria and dyspareunia, are caused by loss of estrogen production during menopause. In addressing symptoms of ...

Women experiencing vaginal dryness as a result of the menopause can now buy a treatment over the counter in the UK. Estradiol tablets, sold under the brand name Gina10, were previously offered on ...