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6. Menopause

Women in menopause can experience atrophic vaginitis, or vaginal atrophy, which involves thinning, dryness, and inflammation of the vaginal walls due to decreased estrogen. Symptoms include [citation href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vaginal-atrophy/symptoms-causes/syc-20352288" title=Mayo Clinic" desc="Vaginal Atrophy"]burning during urination and vaginal itching. Due to decreased lubrication, sex can be painful, and some women experience bleeding. The changing pH levels also increase the risk of infection.

atrophic vaginitis inflamed vaginal walls Peter Dazeley / Getty Images

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