Expert Interview: Vaginal Dryness

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Written By Leslie Waltke

Vaginal dryness affects a huge majority of women after menopause as well as after cancer treatment. To get information and answers, in this expert interview we are talking with nurse and menopause specialist Laura Stratte, RN, BSN, CBCN of Elektra Health (elektrahealth.com).

If you are having symptoms of vaginal dryness, talk with your cancer doctor or nurse about treatment options that are safe for you.

R E S O U R C E S

Elektra Health’s webpage on Vaginal Symptoms

Vaginal Moisturizers on Amazon

Reverie Vaginal Suppositories

Crean-Tate KK, Faubion SS, Pederson HJ, Vencill JA, Batur P. Management of genitourinary syndrome of menopause in female cancer patients: a focus on vaginal hormonal therapy.

The Conversation Topics and Timeline

  • Symptoms of vaginal dryness at 1:41

  • Causes of vaginal dryness at 4:17

  • Impacts on quality of life and sexual health at 5:15

  • What can be done about vaginal dryness at 7:00

  • Discussion recap at 13:28

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