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A member asked:
Do a lot of people get vaginal atrophy?
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Yes - a lot!: Yes, a significant number of women will get symptoms of vaginal atrophy, usually after menopause. However, breast feeding women and some premenopausal women can still have symptoms of atrophy like vaginal or vulvar itching or burning, discharge or discomfort with intercourse.
Answered 11/28/2016
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Yes: It is a common problem during menopause. It can often be treated witha short course of transvaginal topical estrogen.
Answered 4/29/2018
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