Menopause and vaginal dryness

Fact:
Only 1 in 10 women seek medical advice when they go through the menopause and many do not need any treatment. However, if your menopausal symptoms are severe enough to interfere with daily life, there are remedies available that can help.

Vaginal dryness is one of the many painful and sometimes embarrassing symptoms of menopause. Fortunately though, it is a subject on which there is wealth of information available to help sufferers overcome its symptoms.

The following paragraphs detail the causes and treatments for menopause vaginal dryness.

What is vaginal dryness? Why does it affect women in menopause?

vaginal dryness menopausal Vaginal dryness is the loss of the usual moist and soft feel of the lining of the vagina. Whilst women of all ages can suffer from vaginal dryness, it is most often experienced as a result of hormone imbalance by menopausal women.

The vagina is typically kept moist by mucus membranes that are located at the mouth of the uterus. It is the hormone estrogen that aids these membranes in producing lubrication to keep the vagina moist and strong. Estrogen also helps to avoid the painful frictions that can happen with vaginal dryness. The mucus membranes also produce a lubricant that has an acidity level that protects the vagina from foreign bacteria and safe from infection.

What can be done about vaginal dryness suffered during menopause?

vaginal dryness nutrition Because vaginal dryness primarily is a result of estrogen depletion suffered during menopause, restoring hormonal levels to normal is the most effective means of relief. A healthy diet and regular to rigorous exercise regime are often key planks in giving the body support it needs to maintain estrogen levels.

The kind of treatment you can take for vaginal dryness depends on the severity of the symptoms, medical history, and personal preferences. In the most extreme of cases hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and tibolone (synthetic steroid) may be suggested as solutions from your medical professional.

Another option supplementing healthy nutrition and hydration program should be alternative medicines. These medicines often work by targeting the hormonal deficiency that many post-menopausal women face. There are also vaginal lubricants that can be prescribed by your doctor or purchased at the pharmacy.

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