{"id":4791,"date":"2018-06-10T07:00:03","date_gmt":"2018-06-10T01:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/?p=4791"},"modified":"2021-01-14T15:41:53","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T10:11:53","slug":"vaginal-dryness-symptoms-causes-and-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-a2z\/vaginal-dryness-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Vaginal Dryness: Its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What you usually think, when you first heard about vaginal dryness? It seems like it is a disease, right? No, it&#8217;s not a disease but worse condition can develop other diseases.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Usually, the vaginal walls are stay lubricated with a thin layer of clear fluid with the help of estrogen hormone that maintains fluid and keeps the lining of the vagina healthy, elastic, and thick.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">if a drop in estrogen levels reduces the amount of moisture available also reduces that can happen at any age from a number of different causes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Firstly, it may seem like a minor irritation. But moreover, the lack of vaginal moisture can create a huge impact on the person&#8217;s sex life. Happily, several treatments are available to relieve the vaginal dryness.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is Vaginal Dryness?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The vaginal dryness is a common problem experienced by on an average one of three women, especially those who are going through <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/women-child-care\/postmenopausal-bleeding-causes-diagnosis-and-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">menopause<\/a> or who experience symptoms related to early menopause.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Basically, the estrogen (female sex <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/diseases-prevention\/top-most-treatment-for-hormonal-imbalance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hormone<\/a>)is responsible for maintaining the natural lubricant of the vagina. When the estrogen levels decrease the woman are more likely to experience the vaginal dryness.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Commonly, glands in the cervix which helps in producing a natural lubricant that keeps the vagina moist. This natural lubricant in the vagina helps in maintaining a clean and healthy environment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A small amount of white discharge through the vagina is a healthy sign \u2013 the vagina is naturally well lubricated and keeping itself clean.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>You may also like to read:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-care\/benefits-of-using-tulsi-for-hormonal-imbalance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Benefits of Using Tulsi For Hormonal Imbalance<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-care\/why-women-faces-abdominal-cramps-during-pregnancy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Women Faces Abdominal Cramps During Pregnancy?<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-care\/top-7-causes-of-hyperpigmentation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top 7 Causes of Hyperpigmentation<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What are the Symptoms of Vaginal Dryness?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Following are some of the symptoms related to dryness including;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Itching<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Irritation<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pain with sexual intercourse (dyspareunia)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hot flashes<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Night Sweats<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mood changes,<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fatigue<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Urinary tract infections<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Urinary incontinence<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Acne<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Memory problems<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Unwanted hair growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Trending Topics:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-care\/neck-pain-symptoms-causes-diagnosis-and-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Neck Pain: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-care\/real-talks-about-aging-healthy-50-age\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Real Talks About Aging: Healthy 50+ Age<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-care\/is-turmeric-more-effective-at-healing-injuries-than-ibuprofen-or-paracetamol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is Turmeric More Effective at Healing Injuries than Ibuprofen or Paracetamol?<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What are the Causes of Vaginal Dryness?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The most common symptom of vaginal dryness is menopause. Menopause makes the vagina thinner and less elastic that leads to vaginal atrophy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The decline in the level of estrogen hormone can be because of the following reasons including;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Childbirth and breastfeeding<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Surgical removal of the ovaries<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Anti-estrogen medications used for the treatment of uterine fibroids or endometriosis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What are the Options Available for the Treatment of Vaginal Dryness?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are several medical treatments is available to alleviate vaginal dryness that involves oral and topical estrogens.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are also some natural home remedies, lifestyle changes, and dietary supplements that can help in treating the vaginal dryness, as well as some over-the-counter lubricants are also available to alleviate symptoms of the disease.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The vaginal lubrication occurs naturally which also increases with sexual stimulation and arousal, due to the increase in blood flow through the genital area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As the vaginal dryness is not a problem and can be easily obtained through healthy lifestyle, proper diet, and exercise. There are several vaginal moisturizing agents such as lotions and creams that help in making vagina moisture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What you usually think, when you first heard about vaginal dryness? It seems like it is a disease, right? 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