Vaginal Dryness

Vaginal dryness, or atrophic vaginitis, is an irritation of the vagina caused by a thinning and shrinking of the vaginal tissues and decreased lubrication of the vaginal walls.

Symptoms of Vaginal Dryness

• Vaginal soreness (may also have itching or burning sensation)
• Annoying and painful intercourse
• Frequent urination and urinary urgency
• Light bleeding after intercourse

What Causes Vaginal Dryness?

Decreased estrogen is the most common cause, which is why vaginal dryness most frequently affects postmenopausal women.

-  Surgical removal of the ovaries

-  Radiation or chemotherapy treatment for cancer can cause decreases in estrogen and thus can cause vaginal dryness.

-  Anti-estrogen medications used to treat uterine fibroids or endometriosis

-   Allergy and cold medications and certain antidepressants

-   Douching

 In some cases vaginal dryness is also caused by a lack or loss of estrogen following childbirth (which can occur if the mother is breastfeeding).

-          Irritation of the vagina caused by tampons, toilet tissue, and contraceptives also can lead to dryness, and in some instances latex condoms can cause an allergic reaction, which can lead to a drying of the vaginal tissue. Smoking can also cause vaginal dryness.

-          Lack of enough foreplay before sexual intercourse

For some women, dryness is experienced as decreased vaginal secretions prior to intercourse. However, in this case the cause is more often related to a man’s inability to fully arouse the woman sufficiently during foreplay, which normally results in natural self-lubrication of the vagina, or from his unwillingness to wait for his partner’s full arousal prior to intercourse.

What If You Do Nothing?

Repeated vaginal dryness is likely to continue until you pinpoint the cause of the problem and resolve it either with the home remedies suggested here or after having it diagnosed and treated by a physician.

Home Remedies for Vaginal Dryness

• Slow down and savor the moment. If dryness is caused by rushed lovemaking, slow down and spend more time with foreplay, which can help promote vaginal secretions.
• Lubricate. If you often have pain during sexual intercourse, even with adequate foreplay, be sure to use a vaginal lubricant prior to sex. You can also have your partner use a lubricated condom.

Vaginal Moisturizers

A number of over-the-counter moisturizing creams and lotions (including Astroglide, Lubrin, Replens, and K-Y Jelly) are effective in relieving vaginal dryness and accompanying discomfort. These moisturizers work immediately to relieve dryness.

Ordinary moisturizing lotions can also be used for vaginal dryness. But avoid petroleum-based products, which can break down condoms, foster infections, and interfere with natural lubricants.

Prevention

• Avoid douching and using spermicidal foams, creams, or gels. These can adversely affect the vaginal tissue and lead to drying.

• Regular sexual activity may help. This improves blood circulation in the vagina, which helps counter dryness

Supplements to use

-          Green life  Women formula

-          Green world  soy power

                                                                                                                                                         

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