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I've been post-menopause for about three years. I experienced the symptoms of vaginal atrophy almost immediately after menopause. Intercourse HURT LIKE HELL no matter how aroused I was or how much lubrication was produced naturally. It generally resulted in some minor tearing and bleeding no matter how careful my husband and I used to be.
After menopause, estrogen levels decrease markedly. As a result, the amount of normal discharge usually decreases. However, because the lining of the vagina thins and becomes drier (called atrophic vaginitis), the vagina is more likely to become irritated, often resulting in an abnormal discharge from the vagina.