As we get older we often worry about the effects of aging, scrutinizing each wrinkle and fretting over every jiggle, but we sometimes forget about what\u2019s happening to the parts we can\u2019t see \u2013 like our vaginas. First and foremost it\u2019s important to recognize what\u2019s causing most of these changes. As we approach menopause our estrogen levels start to decline and can fluctuate unpredictably as they decrease \u2013 which can cause symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and vaginal issues. However, unlike hot flashes and mood swings, which taper off when your estrogen levels stabilize after menopause, vaginal changes get worse as we age \u2013 so treating them as soon as you notice them is crucial.<\/p>\n
In the following video,\u00a0Intimina Medical Advisory Board Member and Women\u2019s Health Nurse Practitioner Susan Wysocki explains the vaginal changes that can occur during menopause.<\/p>\n