Can dehydration cause vaginal dryness?

Dehydration can add to a general sense of dryness in the body, but here at Alloy, our information points to low estrogen as the main reason vaginal dryness happens during perimenopause and menopause. As estrogen drops, the vaginal walls get thinner, less elastic, and less naturally lubricated.

So if you're dealing with vaginal dryness, hydration matters for overall wellness, especially if hot flashes or night sweats are making you lose fluids, but it usually isn't the main driver of vaginal dryness in menopause. If dryness keeps happening, over the counter moisturizers and lubricants can help temporarily, while prescription vaginal estrogen can treat the underlying hormonal change. You can read more on our vaginal dryness page and our article on how to prevent vaginal dryness during menopause. If your symptoms are mostly vaginal, our estradiol vaginal cream is one option we offer.

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This answer was created using the following resources:

• Estradiol Pill

• Evamist® Estradiol Spray

• Estradiol Gel

• Low-Dose Birth Control Pill

• How to Prevent Vaginal Dryness During Menopause | Alloy

• Why am I always thirsty during menopause? Feel Dehydrated?