Around the time of menopause almost half of all women have some sort of problem involving vaginal dryness and itching. Even before the levels of estrogen start to fall significantly, some women notice that less lubrication is produced during intercourse, and sexual arousal is more difficult. They may put it down to 'tiredness' and loss of interest in their partner, but the mucous membranes around the genitals are actually changing. There are a number of menopause remedies, apart from hormones, for vaginal dryness, but itching normally signals an infection that will require a doctor's attention.

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