4 Complications Of Vaginal Atrophy You Wouldn’t Expect

Vaginal atrophy can be uncomfortable at best and painful at worst. Unfortunately, the discomfort isn’t the only problem you might face if you have this condition. Four common complications can come with vaginal atrophy and it’s helpful to know what to do about them.  4 Common Complications Of Vaginal Atrophy 1. Urinary Incontinence One of the potential issues with vaginal atrophy is that it can affect your urinary system. Apart from increasing your urge to urinate, you may experience a little leakage. This incontinence can significantly disrupt your life. 2. Urinary Tract Infections Another problem that can affect the urinary system is that you become more likely to develop urinary tract infections. If you’ve had them before, you may have the infections more frequently. This may happen because vaginal atrophy influences urinary system atrophy which can further affect how efficiently the urinary system works. 3. Vaginal Infections Vaginal atrophy changes the balance of microorganisms in the vagina. If the natural levels of bacteria, yeast, and other organisms are thrown out of whack, you may get vaginal infections more often. In addition, the atrophy makes the vaginal tissues more vulnerable to tearing so that can impact infections as well.  4. Chronic...