In atrophic vaginitis, the lining of the vagina becomes thin, fragile, and prone to inflammation due to reduced levels of estrogen hormones after menopause.
As a result, the vagina may be dry and itchy, and there may be pain, discomfort, or bleeding during sex.
Other symptoms of atrophic vaginitis may include the need to pass urine more frequently and painful urination. It is common after menopause.
The condition may be treated with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or estrogen-containing creams, pessaries, or vaginal tablets.