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The most common cause of vaginal discharge and pain in a postmenopausal woman is atrophic vaginitis. This condition develops when vaginal tissues become dry, and then thin, inflexible, and inflamed because of estrogen deficiency. Symptoms usually respond to estrogen in the form of a vaginal cream, tablet, or ring. Estrogen can take two to three months to work, and I wonder if you've seen any improvement by now. Douching is usually not recommended, since it can disrupt the growth of normal vaginal bacteria.
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