17/11/2023
What is va**nal dryness?
The va**na is always wet because it is lubricated by thin layers of transparent fluid created by the hormone estrogen. This hormone helps the va**nal lining stay healthy, thick and elastic
Normally, when there is a need to have s*x, a woman's va**nal mucosa will secrete fluid to help moisturize and lubricate the s*xual in*******se process. This fluid is also an environment that helps s***m easily move to meet the egg for conception.
Therefore, when the va**na is dry, the va**nal mucosa does not or reduces lubricating fluid, causing difficulty during s*xual in*******se. At the same time, if you keep trying to have s*x, the va**nal mucosa will be scratched, causing bleeding, pain and increasing the risk of infection for the woman.
3.1 Causes of va**nal dryness
There are many causes of va**nal dryness. In addition to the problem of women reaching pre-menopause and menopause, dryness also appears in women after giving birth, experiencing psychological stress or suffering from diseases related to the ovaries such as polycystic o***y syndrome. eggs, endometriosis... However, whatever the factor, va**nal dryness is the result of decreased hormones and needs to be treated early.
3.2 Why is there va**nal dryness in menopause and premenopause?
During menopause, premenopause, between the ages of 45 and 55 years old, the ovaries will dramatically reduce activity, causing estrogen levels to decrease, leading to a decrease in va**nal moisture, causing the va**na to become thin. loose and less elastic.
This is the main reason why premenopausal and postmenopausal women often have va**nal dryness. At the same time, at this time it is easy to reduce libido, reduce the ability to conceive and raise a fetus. At the same time, a series of beauty, health and physiological problems also appeared.
3.3 Vaginal dryness in premenopausal and menopausal women: How to treat it
Estrogen hormone is a hormone that creates a moist environment, so va**nal dryness in premenopausal and menopausal women is overcome by supplementing the reduced amount of Estrogen. Supplemental sources of Estrogen can be hormone replacement (i.e. synthetic Estrogen sources) or from herbal Estrogen sources.
Limit the use of scented cleaning products
Hygiene products or scented products such as soap, shower gel and feminine hygiene solutions with strong detergents. They can all become va**nal irritants and aggravate symptoms of va**nal dryness.
Likewise, laundry detergent and biological softener can also be harmful to private areas, so wash your underwear separately with mild detergent solutions and remember to rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Clean private areas properly
Clean the private area thoroughly, gently, wipe clean, dry with a soft towel, do not wear damp underwear.
Do not wash your private area many times a day
Do not use the spray nozzle directly on the va**na to avoid causing damage.
Use lubricant products during s*x
Lubricants are usually in gel or liquid form, so they should be applied to the va**na or p***s before s*x to create moisture and eliminate symptoms of va**nal dryness.
Use a va**nal moisturizer
This moisturizer will help the va**na become softer and less dry. Products usually come in the form of water-based or oil-based creams.
Vaginal moisturizers may last longer than lubricants. However, this is only a temporary measure and should not be abused because the chemical ingredients in the gel will irritate the girl's sensitive skin, easily leading to infection. Furthermore, lubricants or moisturizers also hinder the process of s***m swimming into the uterus, making it difficult to have children and making natural lubrication secretion even more difficult to improve. Therefore, women with va**nal dryness in menopause need to be careful with this method.
Nowadays, there are many products with natural ingredients such as vitamin E and coconut oil or olive oil that contain many healthy fats that will help the va**na become softer and healthier.
To improve va**nal dryness during menopause, women should see a doctor and consult a gynecologist.