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What Causes Vaginal Dryness In A 46 Year Old Woman?
Question: Hello Doctor,
I am a 46 year old woman who has lost her vaginal lining but when the doctor checked my estrogen level it was normal. We thought it was menopause. I still have a menstrual cycle as well, every month like clock work. What could this be the cause of? I have also been checked for all STD's but everything turned out negative.
I am a 46 year old woman who has lost her vaginal lining but when the doctor checked my estrogen level it was normal. We thought it was menopause. I still have a menstrual cycle as well, every month like clock work. What could this be the cause of? I have also been checked for all STD's but everything turned out negative.
Brief Answer:
Discuss with your doctor and use vaginal estrogen cream.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to Health Care Magic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns.
I understand that you have developed vaginal dryness. This can happen around this age ( perimenopause). What was your estrogen level? The estrogen level may seem normal initially. Then it starts decreasing. Discuss with your doctor and use vaginal estrogen cream. This will help relieve the dryness. When used locally, only a small part of it is absorbed in the blood stream. So do not worry about the side effects on blood pressure.
Do not use douches. Do not use perfumes and scents. This can aggravate the dryness.
I hope this is helpful. If you have further concerns, I will be happy to answer.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama
Discuss with your doctor and use vaginal estrogen cream.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to Health Care Magic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns.
I understand that you have developed vaginal dryness. This can happen around this age ( perimenopause). What was your estrogen level? The estrogen level may seem normal initially. Then it starts decreasing. Discuss with your doctor and use vaginal estrogen cream. This will help relieve the dryness. When used locally, only a small part of it is absorbed in the blood stream. So do not worry about the side effects on blood pressure.
Do not use douches. Do not use perfumes and scents. This can aggravate the dryness.
I hope this is helpful. If you have further concerns, I will be happy to answer.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj
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Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi
You are welcome.
I wish you good health.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama.
Thank you for trusting Healthcare Magic.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
You are welcome.
I wish you good health.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj
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