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[Whatsupwiththis]

I have read research on VA and according to several papers on this subject, it seems much more common in women who have NOT had children.  I have never had kids (choice made in early adulthood).  Thoughts?

[CLKD]

Maybe quote research?  Who was funding it?  How long ago.

 Unless every woman world wide is asked   

[Joaniepat]

Just my opinion, but I think it's lack of oestrogen rather than lack of kids 

JP x

[CLKD]

That's probably it 

I decided not to have children when I was 8 .........

[Whatsupwiththis]

I'll see if I can link...not very tech savvy but I'll give it a shot.  Hopefully I don't accidentally shut down the internet.  If I do, oh well don't need Tinder and not on Facebook.😎

[CLKD]

Find the name of the Company writing the article.  Copy it from the Link in pen and ink then add it to your thread ;-).  Dates.  Funded by?

[Hurdity]

Sounds interesting if you have a link but I would also be dubious? Can't see how this could occur mechanistically?

Hurdity x

[Whatsupwiththis]

Ok here goes:  I am not responsible for any computer blackouts😋:
www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vaginal-atrophy/symtoms-causes/syc-20352288?page=0&citems=10.
Whew....typers cramp. 

[Maryjane]

I admin a VA group & the majority have had children Vaginal births also.

The reason why this is said is because the vagina has been stretched & potentially doesn't shrink as much, however VA is not just about shrinkage of a vagina it's also external burning, itching, soreness, repeat UTIs, old episiotomies become sore or even splitting, itching etc this has nothing to do with wether a lady has had a baby or not.

[Whatsupwiththis]

When I was dx'ed with GSM or VA after ending up in the ER with suspected UTI for the 400th time (ok exaggeration...only 399 times) the NP asked 2 questions:  Do I smoke; Have I ever had children vaginally.  When I answered no, he explained GSM and how non vaginal births are a risk factor. 

[Whatsupwiththis]

Maryjane ... That was what I thought too.  I have several friends who have not had vaginal births and they don't have any issues. 

[Tc]

I've never had a vaginal birth.  Within months of surgery to remove my ovaries I was diagnosed with VA.  X

[CLKD]

No vaginal births. Researchers have observed that women who have never given birth vaginally are more likely to develop GSM symptoms than women who have had vaginal deliveries.

Who exactly  - no mention of References etc..

I've never been pregnant.  Had normal periods.  Menopause arrived along with VA.  Stop blaming women who have never had children, it's such a taboo >yawn<

[Whatsupwiththis]

Sometimes CLKD I think society frowns on women who have other lives rather than choosing motherhood.  Society instills in us from a young age that you are not whole unless you're a Mom.  I still find myself being defensive when questioned why I didn't want kids.  Not all women are meant to have kids and not all women are maternal.  I think what most of us VA ladies want is relief and all the white noise is just that.  It is surprising tho

[CLKD]

I don't see why having a baby influences VA.  That's down to a drop in oestrogen 

The World was never good enough for my children. I have never regretted my decision and have laughed out loud at some remarks sent my direction  .  Grandma didn't know if I was being selfish ....... by the time we had discussed at great lenth she didn't know which way was up - I was 13  .  I have never been maternal ........... and come from a violent background so decided to stop the rot.