Finally! Relief from vaginal dryness

Vaginal dryness can cause pain during sex, pelvic discomfort and even urinary tract infections (UTIs).

- Jayne Jacova Feld

While hormone therapy helps, there are also natural remedies that can provide relief. “Vaginal dryness, especially in middle age, is typically tied to declining estrogen levels,” says Susan J. Baumgaertel, M.D. As estrogen drops, vaginal tissues become thinner, drier and less elastic. Here’s how to restore moisture

■ Hydrate from the inside out