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What causes intermittent vaginal itching. i'm 62 and have had a complete hysterectomy years ago . i do not take hormones.

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Dr. William Coutts ii answered

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Postmenopausal: For most women, their ovaries begin to decrease their function around age 35. This results in decreasing production of estradiol, progesterone and testosterone. The lack of adequate estradiol allows a condition called atrophic vaginitis to develop. The symptoms include vaginal itching, dryness, & painful intercourse.

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Answered 8/14/2015

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A member asked:

What causes intermittent vaginal itching. i'm 62 and have had a complete hysterectomy years ago . i do not take hormones.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Coutts ii answered

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

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