Common Causes of Vaginal Dryness

A woman’s vagina naturally produces a clear, relatively odorless vaginal lubrication that assists in sexual penetration. How much lubricant is produced is influenced by a number of different factors and varies from woman to woman.
Factors that can influence vaginal dryness are:
* Intercourse
* Diaphragms
* Antidepressants
* Antihistamines/decongestants
* Antibiotics
* Chemotherapy
* Radiation
* Allergens such as dyes and fragrances in toilet paper and laundry detergent
* Drying soaps
* Douches
* Tampons
* Condoms