There is various physiological factors cause vaginal dryness, such as hormonal changes or side effects of treatment. Luckily there are many options to help overcome vaginal dryness.
The first step in treating vaginal dryness with finding out the source, especially if the vaginal dryness that causes sex to be painful. There are several conditions that can cause lack of lubrication of the vagina, as reported by everydayhealth.
A. Hormonal changes. One of the most common cause of vaginal dryness is a decrease in estrogen levels during menopause, perimenopause, after childbirth or during breastfeeding. Cancer treatments, like chemotherapy and radiation to the pelvis can also cause low estrogen and decreased vaginal lubrication.
"Vagina dependent on estrogen in the body," says Irwin Goldstein, MD, Director of Sexual Medicine San Diego, part of Alvarado Hospital in San Diego, California. Allergies and medications that contain antihistamines, and asthma drugs can have a drying effect on the body and cause decreased vaginal lubrication.
2. Lack of passion. In some cases, vaginal dryness can be caused by a lack of libido or sexual problems with a partner.
"If a couple has a poor performance and premature ejaculation, can contribute to vaginal dryness," says Dr. Goldstein.
There are some women who are allergic to chemicals in soaps, hygiene products, dyes, and perfumes. "Many women have allergies to detergents and soaps," says Goldstein. "You can be irritated at things like clothing or a towel," said Goldstein.
3. Psychological and emotional factors like stress and anxiety can also wreak havoc on sexual desire and vaginal dryness caused when the normal vaginal lubrication does not occur.
"When a woman feels very anxious, there is insufficient blood flow so that he suffered a drought," said Goldstein.
Treatment for vaginal dryness depends on the cause. Women who have problems with vaginal lubrication due to hormonal changes can often benefit from estrogen therapy.
In some cases, doctors recommend local treatment, such as estrogen vaginal insert. For other women, especially those who have symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness addition, oral medication or skin patch that releases estrogen through the body is a choice. In some cases, both approaches can be used together to effectively treat vaginal dryness.
"Maintenance of local estrogen that is inserted into the vagina in the form of rings, pellets, or cream to complement systemic drugs that increase levels of estrogen," says Goldstein.
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