Learn about the impact of low vaginal estrogen in menopause and how to manage symptoms naturally and effectively:
Vulvovaginal Atrophy (VVA): Low estrogen causes vaginal tissue to become dry, less elastic, and more prone to tearing, or bleeding during sex and gynecologic exams. Many women also experience atrophy and a narrowing of the vagina leading to painful intercourse.
Vaginal Imbalance and Infections: Low estrogen levels disrupt the vaginal environment making it less acidic and more susceptible to dysbiosis, irritation, bacterial vaginosis (BV) and infections. Symptoms include itching, burning, odorous discharge, incontinence and vaginal pain.
Vaginal Atrophy: Estrogen decline affects the strength and tonus of vaginal and pelvic muscles. As a result up to 40% of women experience pelvic organ prolapse (POP) due to connective tissue weakening during menopause and beyond.