Puberty
Estrogen rises, vaginal tissues thicken, and natural lubrication begins.
A timeline of hormonal changes and their effects on vaginal health
Estrogen rises, vaginal tissues thicken, and natural lubrication begins.
Hormones regulate menstrual cycles, fertility, and balanced vaginal pH.
Increased estrogen and progesterone change discharge and elasticity.
Hormonal fluctuations may cause dryness, irritation, and cycle changes.
Decline in estrogen leads to thinning tissues, dryness, and higher infection risk.