Dear Jacqui,
I am only 18 years old and I have been on the pill for 1 year. I am not stressed out and I don't have any eating disorders. Recently, I have been experiencing extreme vaginal dryness. What could be causing this and how do I cure it? Barbie

Dear Barbie,
Vaginal dryness, as you already know, can have several causes. "The Pill" can be part of it, but so can over exercising, diet or changes in the hormone levels. I suggest that as part of your next check up you have your hormone levels checked. Until then I advise you use a few drops of intimate moisture between the vaginal lips on a daily basis, and, if you are sexually involved always before intimacy.

An intimate moisturizer will give you instant relief but will not cure the problem, which has to be properly diagnosed. I also suggest you abstain from taking bubble bath, using only unscented, pH balanced products in the vaginal area and never douche. When choosing your intimate moisturizer, be sure it is FDA approved and contains no additives such as vitamins or flavors, etc.

With kind wishes,

Jacqui

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