Women of all ages experience can the sandpapery sensation known as vaginal dryness-it's not all about menopause. Here are things that can contribute, as well as what to do to ease pain:
DIABETES
The disease can damage blood vessels particularly the smallest ones, the capillaries. This can cause neuropathies and eye problems, but blood supply is essential to vaginal health too, and decreased capillary blood flow to the vaginal walls means less moisture. A topical vaginal estrogen cream or another prescription product can help lubricate the vaginal walls.
THE PILL
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