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Atrophic vaginitis

Atrophic vaginitis is of the as a result of thinning due to low estrogen levels. Symptoms may include pain during penetrative sex, itchiness or dryness, and an urge to urinate or burning with urination. It generally does not resolve without ongoing treatment. may include tract . Atrophic vaginitis as well as vulvovaginal , and urethral dysfunctions are a group of conditions that constitute genitourinary of menopause (GSM). is typically based on symptoms.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Pain with sex, itchiness or dryness, an urge to urinate

Causes — why it happens

·Lack of estrogen

How it's found

·Based on symptoms

Treatment

· estrogen

Complications

· tract

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