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Sex · 9 min
Vaginal Dryness Relief: Discover The Must-Know Solutions
medically reviewed by Dr. Alyssa Dweck Vaginal dryness is very common during perimenopause and menopause. In fact, about half of all women experience vaginal dryness during menopause. It’s generally caused by a condition known as vaginal atrophy, in which the tissues of the…
Symptoms · 5 min
Perimenopause Body Odor – What Is That All About?
medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD Why Don’t I Smell Like Myself Anymore? Listen to audio version: Peri can cause lots of different symptoms, from hot flashes to vaginal dryness. One symptom that doesn’t get talked about as much is changes in the body’s smell. During…
Sex · 5 min
8 Natural Remedies for Vaginal Dryness
Low levels of estrogen usually cause vaginal dryness. Thus, women in menopause struggle with vaginal dryness once their estrogen levels decline. As you can imagine, or already know too well, this symptom can be uncomfortable and can interfere with physical activity and sexual…
Sex · 6 min
Vaginal Itching During and After Menopause
by Patricia Shelton, MD Women may experience a variety of symptoms around the time of menopause. During the menopausal transition and afterwards, many women feel vaginal itching or other discomfort in the vagina. What causes this, and what can you do to get relief? What causes…
Perry · 6 min
Vaginal Estrogen Cream – What You Need To Know
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Patricia Shelton, MD During perimenopause and after menopause, many women experience symptoms like vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse. These are symptoms of vaginal atrophy, which affects around half of all postmenopausal women. This condition…
Essentials · 8 min
Vaginal Odor During Perimenopause ?
By Lemetria Whitehurst RN Anyone else experiencing vaginal odor during perimenopause? How do I get rid of the odor? My discharge smells bad but not fishy?! Those are very popular questions in our perry community. We hear those questions in our perry community very often. There’s…
Treatments · 5 min
Product Review: Revaree
Revaree is a product that provides effective hormone-free relief from vaginal dryness. These vaginal suppositories are applied at night and work for 2-3 days. The key ingredient in Revaree is hyaluronic acid, which provides powerful hydration and renewal of the vaginal tissues.…
Treatments · 6 min
Product Review: Replens Vaginal Moisturizer
Replens Vaginal Moisturizer is commonly recommended by doctors to treat vaginal dryness. This popular product is available in most local pharmacies, supermarkets, and online. Many doctors and women recommend Replens because it is long-lasting, easy-to-use, and effective. Here is…
Medical · 5 min
Is Stopping Estradiol Cold Turkey Safe?
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is an effective solution for treating some of the most troublesome menopause symptoms. Whether you struggle with hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal dryness, low libido, bloating, or all of the above, HRT can help you sail through your menopause…
Sex · 7 min
6 Tips for Choosing the Best Natural Lubricant
Nothing can kill a moment, any moment, like vaginal dryness. Whether you are getting busy between the sheets or just going about your day-to-day tasks, dryness can cause itching, irritation, burning, and generalized discomfort. While personal lubricant is most often used for…
Treatments · 6 min
Yuvafem: Is it different from Vagifem?
Vaginal dryness is one of the main symptoms that plague women in menopause. Women experience this frustrating symptom when estrogen levels fall to low levels, which can start in perimenopause and worsen once you reach menopause and postmenopause. To combat vaginal dryness, many…
Sex · 5 min
Best Lubricant For Menopause Dryness
Vaginal dryness is one of the hallmark symptoms of menopause. While it is expected, it certainly is uncomfortable and can make intercourse challenging. Indeed, many women also experience a decrease in libido with menopause which can make intercourse more unappealing if things…