Most of the time, vaginal dryness results from decreased levels of the female hormone called estrogen. Vaginal dryness can also develop in people undergoing treatment for some other condition. Some common causes of vaginal dryness are:
- Breastfeeding
- Childbirth
- If you’re on birth control pills
- Menopause
- Having your ovaries removed
- If you are receiving therapy for cancer, including chemotherapy or receiving hormonal treatment
- If you are on anti-estrogen medication (used to treat endometriosis or uterine fibroids)
- Medicines like antihistamines (anti-allergic used for itchy eyes or runny nose treatment) or antidepressants
- An autoimmune disorder is called Sjogren’s syndrome. This disorder can cause dryness in the whole body.
Other factors that can cause vaginal dryness are:
- If you use scented soaps, douches, or washes around your vagina
- If you are not aroused during sex
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