Vaginal Dryness and Menopause - Probiotics?

Vaginal Dryness is one of the common complaints of post-menopausal women who cannot take hormones. And in some women it can actually lead to irritation and vaginitis.

Many physicians prescribe estrogen creams, but unfortunately a significant amount is absorbed and we really don't know whether this will increase the risk of uterine cancer; and is contra-indicated in breast cancer patients.

It was always thought that the dryness was caused by lack of hormone sensitive lubrication. Now some researchers have discovered that menopause is associated with a change in the bacterial population of the vagina. Is this the cause of dryness; or is it the result of the lack of estrogen. 

For now there is more research needed. The commentators do not yet recommend using probiotics until more studies are done; but since they are so innocuous I say why not try? It would be great if it works!