Postmenopausal thinning and dryness of the vaginal epithelium related to decreased estrogen levels.

SYN: postmenopausal vaginitis; ; senile vaginitis
Symptoms include burning and pain during intercourse. Estrogen replacement therapy, hormone replacement therapy, or application of topical estrogen restores the integrity of the vaginal epithelium and supporting tissues and relieves symptoms.

Main entry:
vaginitis