If the vagina does not have a lot of mucus, then there will be itching and irritation. Vaginal dryness often interfere with daily activities and intercourse may be unpleasant. At menopause, vaginal dryness is a major cause discomfort and pain during intercourse (dyspareunia).
Dry vagina can about all ages, although most often occurs during menopause or after menopause transition. An estimated 10 to 40 percent of women who had experienced menopause vaginal dryness.
Dry vagina can about all ages, although most often occurs during menopause or after menopause transition. An estimated 10 to 40 percent of women who had experienced menopause vaginal dryness.
Many things that cause vaginal dryness, low estrogen levels among other things, certain medications, Sjögren syndrome, and flushing the vagina with a particular fluid.
Several steps can be taken to overcome vaginal dryness among others:
- Lubricants and moisturizers. If vaginal dryness causes discomfort during intercourse, try using a lubricant (jelly) or vaginal moisturizers that are sold freely in pharmacies. Vaginal lubricants can melubrikasi for several hours, while moisturizing the vagina can last longer (up to 3 days)
- Before having sex, should warm up first. Sufficient heating will help get the lubrication of the vagina glands vagina. Therefore, sexual communication with partners is essential. In addition, regular sexual relationship can help better vaginal lubrication.
If vaginal dryness due to inadequate levels of estrogen and the ways above can not be helped, vaginal estrogen therapy may be needed. Vaginal estrogen therapy can be:
- Vaginal estrogen cream
- Estrogen vaginal ring
- Vaginal estrogen tablets
