By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published April 7, 2023

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In menopause, falling estrogen thins and narrows the vaginal tissue — going from a soft, folded “pleated skirt” to a tighter “pencil skirt.” This can cause dryness, irritation, painfu...

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published July 23, 2022

Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is also known as vulvovaginal atrophy or atrophic vaginitis. It is caused by a decrease in estrogen production.

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Genitourinary syndrome of me...