Vaginal dryness can be a major problem for women, and also impact upon her sexual partner. Not only is it physically uncomfortable, but sex can be made painful which can interfere with the intimacy in a partnership. It can leave sufferers desperate for a cure, and understanding what causes vaginal dryness can help a woman select the right product. Continue reading to learn more about the products available to help stop vaginal dryness.
Why Do I Have Vaginal Dryness?
Vaginal dryness is linked to the decline in the production of estrogen that comes around the time of menopause, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and others.
What Are the Symptoms?
A woman with vaginal dryness may notice:
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- Itching and pain in the vagina
- Painful intercourse
- Light bleeding during sex
- Constant or sudden urge to urinate
What Products Can I Try?
For menopausal and postmenopausal women, lower levels of estrogen are the chief source of symptoms like vaginal dryness. As a result, many women may turn to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for relief. However, there are many other products available that do not carry such a serious risk of side effects, and women suffering from vaginal dryness for other reasons can use them, too.
Lubricants

Lubricants can be used during intercourse to make the vaginal area more slippery.Lubricants can be used during intercourse to increase moisture levels in the vagina. These are short term fixes. Other products try to eradicate vaginal dryness through repeated use and have a long term goal of dryness relief. Vitamin E intake can help treat vaginal dryness over time; you can take it in soy beans, broccoli, and pecans.
Herbal supplements

Natural treatments like dong quai to relief vaginal dryness.Though many natural treatments are not scientifically proven, many herbalists suggest taking motherwort or dong quai for several days to find relief from dryness. There is also another supplement, like Macafem which help the body to produce their own hormones, is considered the beast treatment for vaginal dryness.
Medications
HRT is available in a variety of forms, most commonly as vaginal supplements like oral and skin cream methods.
More Information about Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal dryness afflicts many women and sometimes knowing what to avoid is almost as important as discovering the right products to use. Talk with your doctor to find out what lifestyle choices you can make to prevent future dryness. For instance, proper hydration is key to vaginal moisture, so drinking plenty of water throughout the day can help fight dryness. To continue learning about this and other subjects related to vaginal dryness treatments, click on the link below.
Sources
- Love, Susan M.D. Menopause and Hormone Book. New York: Three Rivers Press, 2003
- The Changing Body: Menopause Handbook.(n.d). "Vulvovaginal Symptoms". The Changing Body: Menopause Handbook.Retrieved from www.menopause.org
- "Vaginal Dryness". Mayo Clinic Health Resource. 2007