Vaginal Dryness After Birth or Menopause — What to Do About It

Vaginal dryness is rarely talked about, but it’s incredibly common. Whether you’re newly postpartum, breastfeeding, or navigating menopause, hormonal changes can reduce natural lubrication — leading to discomfort, bladder irritation, or painful intimacy.

Why Vaginal Dryness Happens

• Postpartum & breastfeeding: lower estrogen levels affect tissue health

• Menopause: hormonal changes reduce natural lubrication and elasticity

• Scar tissue: from C-section, perineal tear, or hysterectomy

• Pelvic floor tension: creates irritation and pain

Why It Matters

Without support, vaginal dryness can:

• Make intimacy painful

• Cause urinary symptoms (burning, urgency, frequency)

• Lower confidence and affect relationships

How Pelvic Floor PT Helps

At Connect PT in Orlando, we provide:

• Education on lubricants and moisturizers

• Gentle pelvic floor relaxation techniques

• Scar mobilization for improved comfort

• Guidance on positioning and strategies for intimacy

• Collaboration with providers if vaginal estrogen or other therapies are helpful

Vaginal dryness is not just “part of aging” — it’s treatable, and you deserve comfort and connection at every stage of life.