Vaginal dryness treated with testosterone and estrogen creams
Vaginal dryness treated with testosterone and estrogen creams

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Vaginal dryness treated with testosterone and estrogen creams

Vaginal dryness treated with testosterone and estrogen creams

Vaginal dryness is a problem that is most commonly found as a symptom for menopause and tends to affect 80% of women approaching and during menopause. Many menopause symptoms can last for the full transition and sometimes for the rest of a woman’s life. It is a natural change in the body that causes the hormonal imbalance and these symptoms are an indication of the change in hormones.

vaginal dryness estrogenSome women feel that vaginal dryness is a symbol of their body’s on a decline and are desperate for a treatment as the problem can damage relationships and cause a loss of libido but it is important to remember that using testosterone and estrogen creams, alongside other things, can treat vaginal dryness. Read on to discover more.

Causes and effects of vaginal dryness

Ultimately it is a lack of estrogen within the body that causes vaginal dryness. The hormone is used to control moisture levels, durability and protection of vaginal tissue and without this dryness and thinning occurs. This makes a woman feeling emotionally and physically imbalanced as alongside the cause there are side effects which include:

vaginal dryness treated• Painful intercourse
• Loss of libido
• Tension

Estrogen deficiency and vaginal dryness can be treated in multiple ways including a healthy and balanced diet which includes lost of fruit and vegetables, regular exercise and a lower stress level alongside alternative medicines and natural supplements. There are other ways a woman can treat vaginal dryness including using estrogen and testosterone creams. Read on to discover more.

Treating vaginal dryness with testosterone and estrogen creams

vaginal dryness gelThere are many ways estrogen can be taken in order to improve the hormonal imbalance and these include a vaginal estrogen ring which releases extra estrogen for three months, estrogen tablets that are inserted into the vagina and of course vaginal estrogen cream.

Vaginal estrogen cream is directly applied to the vaginal area using a plastic applicator. To use the creams you fill the applicator and slowly slide it into the vagina, stopping before it becomes uncomfortable then press the plunger and withdraw.

Using a testosterone cream means that the estrogen levels cannot get too high and it can also aid your libido and sex drive. It goes a long way to helping with vaginal dryness but like many things it is often a case of trial and error to decide what works for you.

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Sources:
  • "Vaginal Dryness". Mayo Clinic Health Resource. 2007.
  • "Vulvovaginal Symptoms". The Changing Body: Menopause Handbook. www.menopause.org.
  • Love, Susan M.D. Menopause and Hormone Book. New York: Three Rivers Press, 2003.