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Can stress cause vaginal dryness? How stress af...

Stress doesn't cause dryness directly. But it can dampen arousal, tense your pelvic floor, flare your skin and upset your periods. Here's how stress can affect your vulva, and what...

Vaginal dryness and POI (premature ovarian insu...

Why vaginal dryness is common with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), what ESHRE recommends, and why your HRT dose matters.

Vaginal oestrogen (estrogen): creams, pessaries...

What vaginal oestrogen comes as, which products you can buy over the counter, including Ovesse estriol cream and Gina, and what to check if you've had breast cancer.

Vaginal dryness treatment: menopause, perimenop...

What the British Menopause Society recommend for vaginal dryness, from moisturisers and lubricants to vaginal oestrogen, Gina, HRT and pelvic floor physio, whether it's menopause, perimenopause or after giving birth.

Vaginal pH balance: what's normal, what upsets ...

What's a normal vaginal pH, why does it change, and what actually helps? Smell, BV, home tests and intimate washes, explained with UK sources.

Can diet change your vaginal microbiome?

The vagina is home to a community of microbes, mostly Lactobacillus bacteria. They keep it slightly acidic and support its thin lining. So it's natural to wonder whether what you...