In endometriosis, cells that normally line the inside of the uterus (the endometrium) grow inappropriately outside on organs such as the ovaries, bladder, or rectum. Symptoms you may have: 1  Pelvic pain or cramps before or during your period.  Pain during or after sex.
Treatments for vaginal dryness caused by reduced estrogen levels include: 1  Estring. Estring is a vaginal ring that you or your doctor insert into your vagina. 2  Vagifem. Vagifem is a vaginal tablet that you insert into your vagina using a disposable applicator. 3  Premarin or Estrace.
1 Vaginal atrophy may be associated with vaginal dryness, itching, irritation, and/or pain during sexual intercourse.  Hormone therapy can be effective in treating vaginal atrophy and other menopausal symptoms, but hormone therapy carries its own risks.