With the reduced output of estrogen from older (post-menopausal) ovaries, the effect on vaginal tissues may be most disturbing. As the vagina ages the lining becomes thinner and more sensitive. The normal rugae, or folds, of the vaginal wall that accommodate an increase in size, are lost, forcing the thinned vaginal wall to stretch,  rather than unfold, an uncomfortable sensation. A thin lining of the vaginal wall … [Read more...]