A Look At Some Of The Effective Therapies For Vaginal Dryness

1. A Look At Some Of The Effective Therapies For Vaginal Dryness

2. Vaginal dryness is a fairly common problem. It can occur to women at any age, though the instances are more common after menopause. • Vaginal dryness, also called vaginal atrophy, is more often than not, caused when there is a decrease in estrogen levels set off by menopause. • Hormonal changes can also alter the moisture levels in the body, including in the vaginal area. • When women come for vaginal dryness treatment, Westminster doctors query women on what the symptoms are.

3. The most recognizable problems women express include: • Irritation, distress or itching around the vaginal area • Frequent urinary tract infections • Narrowing of the vaginal opening, leading to discomfort during sex • Frequent urination • Decreased libido

4. Doctors advise women not to try self-help measures if they are not effective. According to doctors, women must seek medical assistance if the symptoms are severe enough to interfere with their routine activities. For vaginal dryness treatment Frederick doctors recommend one of the following remedies:

5. Moisturizers • Good quality vaginal moisturizers quickly alleviate dryness symptoms by providing soothing moisture to the dry vaginal cells. • Several vaginal moisturizer products are FDA cleared and available over-the-counter. • If women feel wary of the products, they should check for the ones that are hormone/ estrogen free.

6. Lubricants • Vaginal lubricants are typically used just prior to sex to ease sexual intercourse. • A good product provides a natural feeling and unbroken pleasure.

7. Vaginal Estrogen • It must be borne in mind that moisturizers and lubricants constitute the first line of treatment for vaginal atrophy. • For symptomatic vaginal dryness that does not respond to the above options, doctors resort to prescription therapy. • The key assumption for such a treatment is that this condition is caused by lack of sufficient hormonal stimulation. • Estrogen therapy administered orally can provide sufficient relief to vaginal tissues and provide required relief to patients. • Low-dose estrogen vaginal cream has also been found to be effective.

8. HRT or hormone replacement therapy • The objective of HRT is to balance fluctuating hormone levels. • For vaginal dryness treatment, Westminster doctors resort to HRT only when other approaches such as moisturizers, lubricants, and estrogen therapy fail. • Administering HRT is a complicated process, because of wide fluctuations in hormone levels. • Doctors also speak of possible side effects this treatment can cause.

9. Summary • Vaginal dryness is a condition affecting more than half of all menopausal women. • Doctors often call it a silent epidemic. • With increase in life expectancy, the impact of vaginal atrophy on the quality of life is becoming more apparent. • Women tend to be reluctant to discuss such issues with healthcare professionals because of discomfiture and cultural taboos.

10. It is in this context women must be persuaded/convinced to be candid while discussing such issues with medical professionals. • It is vital that women must discuss intimate issues such as painful sexual intercourse and diminished libido because both these conditions have the potential to increase marital distress. • Proper education at various forums can lead to a greater understanding about menopausal related changes. • This, in turn, can make more women with vaginal discomfort willing to seek help from medical professionals.

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