The menopause symptom women don’t have to put up with – and what they can do about it 

Mood swings, brain fog, anxiety, hot flushes, and vaginal dryness…women are openly talking about most challenges of the menopause nowadays, but not all.

Women are being more open about the effects of menopause… or are they?

Vaginal dryness is one common symptom that few feel they can mention to even their best friend.

Yet one in two women* will suffer from it during their menopause, that critical time in mid-life when hormone levels drop and fertility is eventually lost.  

And it’s not pleasant. Vaginal dryness can cause an itching or burning sensation, soreness or discomfort in the genitals even while doing normal things like sitting or walking. 

Exercise can cause irritation too, stopping many from going to the gym or for a run. Meanwhile intercourse is often off the agenda because it’s simply too painful, especially as post-sex bleeding can occur too. 

Vaginal dryness can cause other issues as well such as an unusual discharge, a frequent and/or urgent need to pee, recurring UTIs and pain when urinating.  

No wonder many women’s self-confidence plummets when they’re suffering as does quality of life.  

The oestrogen effect

The effects of vaginal dryness can cause women to lose self-confidence as well as quality of life

So what causes vaginal dryness? Women can develop symptoms at any time in life – especially when breastfeeding or taking oral contraceptives.  

It can also be triggered by various factors such as childbirth or stress, conditions such as endometriosis and treatments for breast cancer.  

But it’s most common in menopause and perimenopause, the transitional stage before the menopause, usually affecting those in their 40s or early 50s.  

That’s because it’s a time when oestrogen levels drop and one of that hormone’s key roles is to keep the lining of the vagina moist and healthy.  

Without enough oestrogen, the tissue lining of the vagina thins and becomes drier, which also makes it more sensitive.  

It can occur at any time, even years after the menopause. And it usually doesn’t improve by itself as hormone levels remain low – in fact, it can even get worse over time.  

And while HRT (hormone replacement therapy) is effective for many menopausal symptoms, it can take up to three months to alleviate vaginal dryness, and for some women, symptoms may even persist with treatment.

But don’t worry, there IS something you can do about it, thanks to Replens Long Lasting Vaginal Moisturiser.  

Clinically proven relief

Being more open about vaginal dryness will help more women

Replens is a hormone-free and fragrance-free vaginal moisturiser that can provide immediate and long-lasting relief from symptoms, bridging that gap during the waiting period.

Best of all? Each application gives immediate relief and provides up to three days’ relief from symptoms, meaning you can get on with your busy life.

Its bio-adhesive formula attaches to dry, dehydrated vaginal tissue, and delivers continuous moisture, leaving the area hydrated and feeling rejuvenated.  

Replens is easy to use thanks to a tampon-like applicator, and it can be applied at any time of the day or night, although application should be regular.  

And, unlike lubrication, there’s no need to apply it just before intercourse, meaning you can be spontaneous once again.  

Replens is clinically tested to relieve dryness at the source, and can be used alongside HRT to maintain women’s health and comfort.  

Replens Long Lasting Vaginal Moisturiser is available on Amazon, Boots and at all leading chemists or click HERE to shop now. 

*Atrophic Vaginitis – North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust 

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