Atrophic Vaginitis
Atrophic vaginitis is thinning and dryness of the vaginal tissues that mostly follows the menopause, when falling oestrogen levels reduce the fluid and mucus that keep the area healthy.
Key points
- Symptoms such as itching, burning and pain during sex tend to develop gradually and can worsen over time without intervention.
- Restoring oestrogen to the affected tissues is the general principle behind treatment, whether through local application or oral tablets.
Medicines listed for Atrophic Vaginitis
The listed product, Estrace, contains estradiol, a form of oestrogen. It is a tablet in 1mg and 2mg strengths, taken orally to address the hormonal decline that drives the tissue changes in atrophic vaginitis.
