The menopausal vagina: everything you need to know but were too afraid to ask

Sally Duffin explains vulval and vaginal anatomy, natural and medical interventions, and how to break the stigma and have the vaginal health conversation.

A conversation about vaginal symptoms with someone you trust is the first step to getting help.

By Sally Duffin

Vaginal dryness and pain have to be the least talked about symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, yet they affect an estimated 50-60% of women. Many women struggle to talk about these symptoms due to the aura of shame and stigma that can shrou…