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What is vaginal atrophy?

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What is vaginal atrophy?

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Vaginal atrophy is a change in the cells of the vaginal lining, according to nurse practitioner and Sharecare board member Patricia Geraghty. In this video, she explains why many women experience vaginal atrophy during menopause.

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