Menopause Symptoms

Vaginal Dryness

Vaginal dryness may possibly be the most upsetting symptom of menopause.

Q: What causes vaginal dryness?

A: Dryness may be caused by hormonal changes that occur during menopause and monthly hormone fluctuations, prescription, over the counter drugs including antihistamines, antidepressants, and contraceptives, and also stress, heat, breast feeding, after childbirth, compromised immune systems, soaps, douches and tampons.

Q: What does vaginal dryness feel like?

A: Most women describe it as itchy. Vaginal dryness can cause pain, a burning sensation or bleeding during intercourse. It is important to utilize self care measures to maintain your physical comfort and to avoid chance of developing a vaginal infection.

Q: What is vaginal fluid?

A: Vaginal fluid is a pH balanced mucus that contains certain key enzymes and proteins that help fight irritations, infection, itching and odor and when its delicate pH balance is disturbed, it causes discomfort.

Q: What will help?

A: Like other menopausal symptoms, vaginal dryness is not something you have to live with. There are a number of ways you can offset the dryness and itch:

• Sexual exercise-either alone or with a partner-will increase your natural lubrication.
• Drinking lots of water will keep your whole body hydrated including your vagina.
• Use a vaginal moisturizer. Just like skin on the face and body when it becomes dry it becomes irritated and itchy. Using a vaginal moisturizer will also help maintain the healthy flora in the vagina. Try using simple over the counter remedies such as Replens or Luvena and avoid vaginal estrogen products and medications.
• If additional lubrication is needed during sexual activity uses lubricant that will make you slippery.
• Women in the Femmerol clinical trial reported a 47% relief in vaginal dryness with 31% reporting significant relief.

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