Are dry mouth and vaginal dryness and atrophy related? tested negative for sjorgens. i am recently postmenopausal.

Possible: Dry mouth can have many causes, the most common of which is medication. If you take any medication check the insert to see if dry mouth is a side effect. Sjogren's might still be a factor as well because it is very difficult to test for and multiple tests are often needed. It could be hormonal related as well, especially the vaginal dryness. Check with your doctor about hormone replacement therapy.

Yes all related: Yes, they are related. Sjodren's syndrome affects all mucuos membranes: mouth, vagina, nose and eyes. Discuss with physician about treatment. With dry mouth, you run the risk of developing cavities very quickly. You must brush and floss daily and i would also add a daily Fluoride rinse, such as act or fluorigard, but not added in a mouthwash. Mouthwashes have alcohol that dries out mouth.

See below: Sometimes when antibody tests are negative, minor salivary gland biopsy is performed. This might be something that you want to discuss with your doctor. However; common things being common, medications top the list for causing dryness.