Kidney & Urinary Conditions
Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis
Mild
ICD-10: N95 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: रजोनिवृत्ति के बाद योनि सूखापन · தமிழ்: மாதவிடாய் நிறுத்தம் யோனி வறட்சி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಋತುಬಂಧದ ನಂತರ ಯೋನಿ ಒಣಗುವಿಕೆ · తెలుగు: రుతుక్రమం ఆగిన తర్వాత యోని పొడి · বাংলা: মেনোপজের পর যোনি শুষ্কতা · मराठी: रजोनिवृत्ती नंतर योनी कोरडेपणा · ગુજરાતી: મેનોપોઝ પછી યોનિ સૂકાશ
About this condition
Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis occurs when vaginal tissues become thinner and drier due to decreased estrogen levels after menopause. This natural aging process causes discomfort during intercourse, itching, and sometimes mild bleeding. It is very common among postmenopausal women in India and can be effectively managed with lubricants, moisturizers, or hormone therapy.
Common symptoms
vaginal dryness
painful intercourse
vaginal itching
burning sensation
thin vaginal discharge
urinary urgency
When to see a doctor: routine checkup recommended or if symptoms are bothersome
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | रजोनिवृत्ति के बाद योनि सूखापन · रजोनिवृत्ति योनि शोष · मेनोपॉज के बाद योनि समस्या · रजोनिवृत्ति संबंधी योनि सूजन |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | மாதவிடாய் நிறுத்தம் யோனி வறட்சி · மெனோபாஸ் யோனி பிரச்சனை · மாதவிடாய் நின்ற பின் யோனி வீக்கம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಋತುಬಂಧದ ನಂತರ ಯೋನಿ ಒಣಗುವಿಕೆ · ಋತುನಿವೃತ್ತಿ ಯೋನಿ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ · ಮೆನೋಪಾಸ್ ಯೋನಿ ಉರಿ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | రుతుక్రమం ఆగిన తర్వాత యోని పొడి · రుతుక్రమ ఆగిన తర్వాత యోని సమస్య · మెనోపాజ్ యోని వాపు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মেনোপজের পর যোনি শুষ্কতা · রজোনিবৃত্তি যোনি সমস্যা · মেনোপজ যোনি প্রদাহ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | रजोनिवृत्ती नंतर योनी कोरडेपणा · रजोनिवृत्ती योनी समस्या · मेनोपॉज योनी सूज |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | મેનોપોઝ પછી યોનિ સૂકાશ · રજોનિવૃત્તિ યોનિ સમસ્યા · મેનોપોઝ યોનિ સોજો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis?
vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, vaginal itching, burning sensation, thin vaginal discharge, urinary urgency.
When should I see a doctor?
routine checkup recommended or if symptoms are bothersome
Is Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis?
Severity is classified as Mild. routine checkup recommended or if symptoms are bothersome.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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