Dry Vagina Treatments - About Vaginal Dryness & Painful Sex Causes

What serious complications can I expect from vaginal dryness? This will depend on what you mean by serious. If you mean life threatening, then the answer is no. Vaginal dryness tends to cause discomfort to an extent causing stress to those affected if it involves different things that women practice during the day linked to the vagina, like inserting a tampon, sexual intercourse or other. These are a few to mention of the issues that cause them to suffer.

It's shocking to see the amount of women who tolerate this all because they feel ashamed. You need to get over your embarrassment and seek help because rosy red cheeks don't cure. Something for you to consider: It may only take a couple of minutes for your GP to assess the extent of dryness and treat, whereas if your problem goes untreated it can cause complications like infection that may entail your doctor having to spend more time examining your privates. Vaginal dryness is treatable, and under medical supervision – cured. Bouts of mild dryness can be treated at home; it is also not unusual for a dry vagina to bring itchiness and a burning feeling.

The vast majority of women who come looking for a way to clear up dryness do so because they can't bear the pain it causes when having sexual intercourse. Having sex should be an enjoyable experience and one you look forward too, not an ordeal. Sex shouldn't hurt, and it is not unusual to make or hear the odd groan when making love, (it's all part of the package) but should the groan be more of a shriek then this is not good. These same women ask the same question over and over, and that is, why they have a dry vagina and not others. Good question and one that is simply answered. The vagina is an organ of the body specifically manufactured so as to speak to accept the penis, no matter how big or small. The vagina produces a clear odorless vaginal lubrication which helps reduce pain allowing for comfortable penetration. In reply to the query above the amount of lubricant created by each woman varies immensely and is influenced by many different factors, hence why you suffer and others don't. It has nothing to with an abnormality if this is what you are thinking.

• Sexual Intercourse
• Diaphragms
• Antidepressants
• Antibiotics
• Chemotherapy treatment
• Radiation
• Allergens
• Douches
• Tampons
• Condoms (Rubber sheaths)

We see this condition happen more times around the time of the menopause; however still a problem that can occur in earlier years. Vaginal dryness is a direct result of lower estrogen levels. Treating vaginal dryness, which is usually referred to as atrophic vaginitis during menopause, includes prescriptive medication such as vaginal estrogen contained in creams, caplets or a vaginal ring. Keep a strict pelvic hygiene routine to prevent severe dryness. When there is decrease in estrogen levels vaginal tissue begins to thin giving no lea-way for flexibility.

Low estrogen levels can be the result of:

• Menopause
• Hysterectomy
• Menstruation
• Pregnancy
• Giving birth
• Contraceptives
• Endometriosis
• Anxiety/Tiredness
• Strenuous exercise
• Infertility drugs

Things to do to that can help reduce and prevent vaginal dryness.

Taking better care of your self is the key. I am not suggesting for one minute that you don't do this. But it's easy to overlook something that should be done resulting in this problem occurring. Better care basics should include drinking plenty of water to keep the body fully hydrated.

1 You have to be extra careful with what hygiene products you use. More times than not certain products can actually create dryness and irritate sensitive vaginal tissue. Sharp abrasives contained in particular soaps, detergents, bubble bath, douches, sprays and allergens are troublesome. Check the ingredients used to make up these products and if they sound unhealthy then they may just be that. Ask for advice from the counter assistant. If in doubt don't use them. To keep the vagina healthy needs nothing more than a quick swill with warm water. There will be them that like to lather up – fine, just make sure it is with a mild non scented soap.

2 Another effective method for treating vaginal dryness is to do Kegel exercises. How can doing exercise of this sort help with my problem you may ask? Kegel exercise help raise circulation to the pelvic region resulting in strong vaginal tissue.

3 Those suffering from vaginal dryness usually turn to lubricants if sexual intercourse is to take place. Creams which are specially formulated for bettering the health of vaginal tissue are the ones to be using.  Look out for phytoestrogens because they naturally refill declining estrogen levels.

4 Flaxseeds are high phytoestrogens, flax helps manage hot flushes, breast soreness and pain. Its high omega-3 fatty acids helps fight heart disease, arthritis and balancing hormones, which results in controlling nasty experiences.

5 Look towards taking vitamins as a healthy option for soothing the symptoms brought about from vaginal dryness (B-vitamins and vitamin E.) The vitamin what assists with flexibility and the mucous membranes is Vitamin A

6 HRT can be used to treat vaginal dryness and thinning connected with low estrogen as well as other symptoms of menopause. Through my own personal experience I was prescribed this treatment and can honestly say, had it not been for this I don't know how I would have coped. Believe me when I say I come as hard as nails, however up against the menopause this tough cookie was beaten down.  Your GP might suggest localized estrogen therapy if your primary concern is vaginal comfort and health.

» left by susmita from Bangladesh 1 year 36 days ago.

The article is good . But can not understand how to do the Kegel exercises for treating vaginal dryness. Where I can learn the Kegel exercises ? Wish you give me some details and steps of Kegel exercises here . Thanks

Susmita

Bangladesh

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