Vaginal Odour Changes in Perimenopause: Why It Happens
A change in vaginal odour, even with unchanged hygiene, can be a genuine part of the hormonal shift of perimenopause. Here is why it happens, how to tell it apart from infection, and what helps.
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Dry, Itchy, Gritty Eyes in Perimenopause: The Hormonal Link
Eyes that feel dry, gritty, tired, or irritated — as though there is sand in them — are a surprisingly common perimenopause symptom that almost no one connects to hormones. Here is why it happens and what helps.
Vulvar Itching and Irritation in Perimenopause and Menopause
Persistent itching, soreness, or irritation of the vulva is a common but rarely discussed symptom of falling oestrogen. Here is why it happens, how to tell it apart from an infection, and what actually soothes it.
What Age Does a Woman Stop Getting Wet?
There is no single age when natural lubrication stops — it is a gradual change driven by oestrogen, not a switch that flips. Here is what actually happens, when it tends to begin, and why age is only part of the story.
What Does Vaginal Dryness Feel Like? The Symptoms to Recognise
Vaginal dryness is more than a lack of moisture during sex — it is a daily set of sensations many women do not realise are connected. Here is exactly what feminine dryness feels like, and how to recognise it.
How to Treat Vaginal Dryness: What Actually Works
Vaginal dryness is one of the most treatable symptoms of perimenopause and menopause — yet most women endure it in silence. Here is a clear, honest guide to what actually works, from moisturisers to local oestrogen.
Vaginal Atrophy (Atrophic Vaginitis): Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Vaginal atrophy — also called atrophic vaginitis or GSM — is the thinning and inflammation of vaginal tissue when oestrogen falls. It is extremely common, often mistaken for infection, and highly treatable. Here is what to know.
Why Am I Suddenly Dry Down There?
If vaginal dryness has appeared seemingly out of nowhere — along with less discharge or discomfort you never used to have — it is unsettling. Here is what causes sudden dryness, why perimenopause is so often behind it, and what to do.
Why Do You Urinate More During Perimenopause?
Needing the toilet more often, sudden urgency, waking at night to go, the occasional leak — these are common and rarely talked about. There is a clear hormonal reason, and there is a lot that helps.
Is Vaginal Dryness a Sign of Perimenopause?
Dryness, discomfort, pain during sex, burning when urinating — these are not inevitable or untreatable. Vaginal dryness is one of the most common symptoms of perimenopause, and one of the most effectively managed.