
Lubricating Gel Vaginal dryness or loss of lubrication is a common but treatable issue and can happen at any age. Vaginal dryness can have physical or psychological causes. It is often closely tied to levels of the hormone estrogen, which changes at various life stages. The hormone estrogen helps keep the vagina moist and maintain the thickness of the vaginal lining . Atrophic vaginitis ( vulvovaginal atrophy ) is a common condition that can occur when the ovaries produce a decreased amount of estrogen, which includes the prominent symptom of vaginal dryness. Symptoms of vaginal dryness Women may have vaginal dryness if she: feels soreness or itching in and around her vagina feels pain or discomfort during intercourse needs to pee more often than usual keep getting urinary tract infections (UTIs) These things may make her feel less confident and not want to have sex. Causes of vaginal dryness A woman can get vaginal dryness if she: is not aroused dur...