What you can do:

• Carefully consider whether ERT is right for you. Ask your doctor questions about benefits, risks and side effects.
• Avoid sexual intercourse until the vaginitis is resolved.
• A water-based lubricant, such as KY Jelly, can be used in the vagina during sexual intercourse to decrease the irritation.
• Until the vaginitis is resolved, you should avoid excessive heat and sweating.
• Avoid using douches, vaginal deodorants and bubble baths that may cause irritation.

What you can expect:

• The condition may resolve itself without treatment.
• Estrogen replacement is effective in treating this type of vaginitis.

Contact your doctor if symptoms worsen or new symptoms occur.