21.   Wild yam salve has been an American folk remedy for vaginal dryness.

22.   Estrogen is used to treat symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness and bone thinning.

23.   Female sexual dysfunction is characterized by the inability to achieve orgasm, painful intercourse because of vaginal dryness, lack of clitoral sensation or diminished interest in sex.

24.   Hormone replacement can reduce menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness, and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

25.   Hormones are used to prevent brittle bones and treat the symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness.

26.   Menopause hormone supplements are approved only to prevent bone-thinning osteoporosis and vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness.

27.   One target of such a pill would be treating the vaginal dryness that can make intercourse painful, particularly for older women, a spokesman for the study said.

28.   The supplements relieve symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness and protect against thinning bones.

29.   The therapy can reduce symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.