Dry vagina

Scientists have documented that some of the physical effects of diminished estrogen levels vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse may affect a woman's sexual activity. It often occurs quickly and without warning in perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal women. It affects more than 80% of women just entering menopause and continues to affect up to 50% of those completing menopause. In fact, during menopause, vaginal dryness is a common cause of discomfort or pain during sex (dyspareunia). If diminished levels of estrogen contributed to lessened sexual interest and activity, there should be a direct relationship between estrogen levels and sexual functioning. Furthermore, the practice of dry sex is generally incompatible with the use of condoms (which require lubrication to avoid breakage). It may also result in vaginal inflammation and/or traumatic lesions which in turn may increase the transmission of STDs in other ways . Any vaginal bleeding would need to be investigated. Prolonged exposure to unopposed oestrogen may increase the risk of development of cancer of the lining of the womb. As your estrogen levels decline, less blood will circulate to the tissues in the pelvis, causing your vagina to thin and sag. Your vulva and vagina will probably begin to look different than it did before. Tissue and fat around the vagina will begin to disappear.A number of self-care measures and medical treatments can help you reduce vaginal dryness.

Although the investigators found that reaching menopause influenced women's beliefs about aging and interest in sex, it did not contribute to how often the women had sexual intercourse, whether they were happy with their sexual relationship, whether they had problems having orgasms, or whether they experienced pain during or after intercourse. Acid levels also begin to decline, leaving you open to invading microorganisms, which can cause yeast infections and urinary tract infections. As your estrogen levels decline, less blood will circulate to the tissues in the pelvis, causing your vagina to thin and sag. Sex should be an enjoyable experience, and if it hurts, your body may be trying to tell you something is wrong, so don't ignore it.

Causes of Dry vagina

The common Causes of Dry vagina :

• Hypothyroidism.
• Menopause.
• Sjogren's Syndrome.
• Vaginitis.

Symptoms of Dry vagina

Some common Symptoms of Dry vagina :

• Burning
• A feeling of pressure
• Pain or light bleeding with sex
• Urinary frequency or urgenc
•  Less interest in sex 
• Dry skin 

Treatment of Dry vagina

• To avoid an old look and to maintain libido and sexual satisfaction, cyclical estrogen therapy with added progesterone is helpful in menopausal women but there are risks like vaginal bleeding, liver and gall bladder disease and breast cancer. Estrogen vaginal cream and patches are more helpful for this purpose.
• Daily intake of calcium tablets and walking for half an hour will help in treating osteoporosis.
• Clonidine therapy is useful in preventing hot flushes. It is useful in menopausal women not responding to estrogen therapy.
• You use a disposable applicator to place a vaginal estrogen tablet in your vagina. Your doctor will let you know how often to insert the tablet, usually twice a week.

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