Vaginal dryness during menopause is usually caused by a decrease in estrogen secretion.
During menopause, due to the physiological decline in ovarian function, the level of its synthesis and secretion of estrogen decreases, resulting in a gradual decrease in the amount of estrogen in the body. As a result, dryness and atrophy of the vaginal mucosa will occur during menopause, which is manifested as a feeling of vaginal dryness and pain during sexual intercourse.
Estrogen has the effect of promoting the proliferation of vaginal epithelial cells keratinization, thickening the vaginal mucosal epithelium, increasing the content of glycogen in the vaginal mucosal cells, and maintaining the acidic environment of the vagina. Menopause also occurs hot flashes and sweating, cold limbs, fever, vulvar itching, urinary incontinence, panic, headache and other symptoms. It is necessary to consult a doctor in time, under the guidance of the doctor in order to clarify the specific causes of the disease, and give targeted treatment.