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What Causes Dry Vagina?
Vulva/vagina dry lately.
I am 58 so maybe age thing, but I'm very healthy and run, hike, bike, etc.
Also spend 3-4 hours a week in the pool at the gym.
Since clorine causes dryness to body and hair, and even bathing suit, can it be the reason for extra dry vagina?
I am 58 so maybe age thing, but I'm very healthy and run, hike, bike, etc.
Also spend 3-4 hours a week in the pool at the gym.
Since clorine causes dryness to body and hair, and even bathing suit, can it be the reason for extra dry vagina?
posted on
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Thu, 1 May 2014
Answered on
Fri, 2 May 2014
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Hello and welcome,
The dry vagina may be caused due to age related decrease in estrogen levels. I am not sure if you are taking HRT as it provides estrogen and helps decrease the dryness.
The chlorine may also cause and irritation and dryness. So you may try to use a water proof panty to prevent it coming in contact with the vagina.
Also I suggest that you get a pap smear and ultrasound evaluated. If these are negative then you may use estrogen creams after prescription from your doctor to help relieve the dryness.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Thanks for using HCM.
Feel free to ask any more questions that you may have.
Dr Madhuri Bagde
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist
The dry vagina may be caused due to age related decrease in estrogen levels. I am not sure if you are taking HRT as it provides estrogen and helps decrease the dryness.
The chlorine may also cause and irritation and dryness. So you may try to use a water proof panty to prevent it coming in contact with the vagina.
Also I suggest that you get a pap smear and ultrasound evaluated. If these are negative then you may use estrogen creams after prescription from your doctor to help relieve the dryness.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Thanks for using HCM.
Feel free to ask any more questions that you may have.
Dr Madhuri Bagde
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist
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