menopause vaginal dryness

Menopausal Vaginal Dryness

By Jenny K Thompson

The positive side of menopause

Menopause vaginal dryness, Menopause is often called the "curse" or "Change." Personally I prefer the menopause as a "change" to mean, not all aspects of the retirement of the reproductive part of life negatively. There are advantages such as:

• Never treat times more sordid.
• No more thoughts on unintended pregnancies
• Women who have heavy periods or painful experiences, and finally relief.

The not so positive side of menopause

However, there is a downside to menopause. You can do some or all of the following:

• hot flashes
• Irritability
• Vaginal dryness
• Pain during sex

The role of estrogen

During menopause, estrogen in your body is less compared to the levels you had when you were producing fertile. In fact, a woman after menopause often produce only about 30% of estrogen they once produced. Unfortunately, this lack of the female hormone estrogen is causing changes in the vagina - even drought. Less lubrication of the vagina means more friction in the vagina during sex intercourse. This increase in friction can be painful quickly.

Some medical options for menopausal symptoms vaginal dryness

Oral hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Until recently, most doctors have often prescribed oral HRT (hormone replacement therapy in the form of a pill). Oral HRT significantly improves the symptoms of menopause, but unfortunately, oral HRT was associated with an increased risk for many cancers. Breast cancer Prices and ovarian cancer rates are significantly higher among users of HRT. Many doctors are aware of the increased risk of cancer, and to advise on the lowest dose of HRT to relieve symptoms and the successful use them only for the shortest possible time.

Estrogen vaginal creams

Another medical option is estrogen cream which is applied by smearing in the vagina. Since estrogen creams are applied topically and not ingested (which then affects the whole body), they are somewhat safer than oral HRT pills. Unfortunately, estrogen creams also increase the risk of uterine cancer. The common council is to use them often or as little as possible.

Viagra for women

Studies by Pfizer, the maker of Viagra, which can take Viagra (sildenafil citrate) before sex contributes to lubrication in women who experience vaginal dryness was done to show increases during sex.

Please consult your doctor for advice if you are considering one of the medical facilities are over.

Non - medical and natural approaches to menopause vaginal dryness

Personal lubricants

The best way to treat vaginal dryness is a personal lubricant (also known as a sexual lubricant) to use than those you find in supermarkets, pharmacies and drug stores and online for adults. There are also those made from natural kiwi available.

The role of nutrition

A healthy diet with fresh food a lot, vegetables and lots of good natural fats is helpful in restoring moisture in skin cells everywhere - even in the vagina.

Natural herbal supplements

You may also natural supplements such as herbal evening primrose oil or black currant oil, the concentrate gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which help to balance female hormones may try to contain.

Herbal bio-identical hormone replacement therapy

Consulting a naturopath in the bio-identical (with herbs), a specialist in hormone replacement can bring relief incredible. Many women have customized wonderful results from a naturopath options as "Herbal HRT" had.

Natural vaginal cream

A 99% natural vaginal cream called "LadySoothe" contains essential oils of tea tree and lavender, both known for their estrogenic properties. LadySoothe has a base of coconut oil and moisturizing is inserted into the vagina with clean fingers. LadySoothe may be advantageous to lubricate the support and enthusiasm of your vaginal estrogen - naturally.

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