Unless your stools are black, you do not have anything to worry about.Dark brown stools are completely normal. It is the black stools that I would be worried about. Back to top
In addition, Sjogren's syndrome may cause skin, nose, and vaginal dryness, and may affect other organs of the body including the kidneys, blood vessels, lungs, liver, pancreas, and brain. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Sjogren's Syndrome Information Page: NINDS).
Vaginal dryness is present when the tissues of the vagina are no longer well-lubricated and healthy. Atrophic vaginitis is caused by a decrease in estrogen. Estrogen keeps the tissues of the vagina lubricated and healthy. Normally, the lining of the vagina makes a clear, lubricating fluid. This fluid makes sexual intercourse more comfortable. It also helps decrease vaginal dryness. If estrogen levels drop off, the vaginal tissue shrinks and becomes thinner. This causes dryness and inflammation. Estrogen levels normally drop after menopause. The following may also cause estrogen levels to drop: Medicines or hormones used in the treatment of breast cancer, endometriosis, fibroids, or infertility.