What causes vaginal dryness
#adult A thin layer of fluid covers the walls of a woman's vagina. This moisture provides an alkaline environment where sperm can survive and reproduce. These vaginal secretions also lubricate the vaginal wall and reduce friction during intercourse.
As a woman ages, changes in hormone production can cause the vagina walls to become too thin. Thinner walls mean fewer cells that secrete moisture. This can lead to vaginal dryness.
Hormonal changes are the most common cause of vaginal dryness, but they are not the only cause.
What are the effects of vaginal dryness
Vaginal dryness can cause discomfort in the vaginal and pelvic areas.
Vaginal dryness can also cause: