Vaginal Dryness :
Vaginal dryness refers to lack of lubrication in the vaginal canal that results in friction and pain. Hormones play a major role in causation of vaginal dryness and estrogen is necessary to maintain normal moisture in vagina. Certain medication, oral birth control pills, breastfeeding and menopause are closely associated with vaginal dryness.
Symptoms include pain while urinating, pain while having sex, itching at private parts, red and inflamed vagina, pain while movement due to rub and friction. Lubricating creams, vaginal moisturizers, estrogen tablets, DHEA suppository will help in treating the condition.