Dry vagina

This phenomenon, when a woman has a dry vagina, often delivers a lot of problems to the fair sex. Most of them are associated with sexual activity. After all, in such situations, sex is not only not fun, but it is a rather painful process. Let's try to understand why the vagina can be dry and what to do to a woman in this case.

Because of what can be marked dryness of the vaginal mucosa?

Quite often, gynecologists call this phenomenon atrophic dermatitis. However, it is valid only for the symptoms of the process itself: irritation of the vaginal walls, itching, pain. During the examination in the gynecological chair, there is a decrease in the elasticity of the walls, a loss of smoothness, the appearance of shriveliness, drying out of this area.

If we talk directly about the causes of the development of such a disorder, it should be noted that it is caused by a combination of factors, such as: a disturbed hormonal balance, the presence of infectious processes, inflammation, a violation of the rules of intimate hygiene. Among the most common reasons for this violation are:

• reception of antibacterial agents;
• use of alkaline hygiene products;
• frequent douching;
• synthetic underwear;
• use of oral contraceptives;
• stress;
• Nerve overstrain.

Among the gynecological diseases that lead to this phenomenon, it is necessary to name:

• bacterial vaginosis;
• nonspecific colpitis;
• hormone-dependent tumor-like processes;
• Sjogren's syndrome (inflammation of the glands);
• endometriosis;
• genital herpes;
• uterine myoma.

In what cases is the vaginal dryness most often observed?

First and foremost, the dry vagina is often noted during sex, and why women do not understand why. In such situations, this phenomenon is due to inadequate production of vaginal lubrication, which is released by glands located in the vestibule. In order to correct this, doctors recommend using a lubricant.

Dry vagina during pregnancy and after childbirth is due, primarily, to the predominance of the concentration of hormones of gestagens, which lead to this phenomenon. Most often in this case, everything is normalized in 8-12 weeks.

How is treatment carried out?

The main question that interests women who find themselves in a similar situation, concerns what to lubricate the dry vagina. The basis of therapy for this disorder is hormonal drugs. So, the woman is prescribed vaginal hormonal rings, vaginal cream (Dermestrel, Divigel, Klimara), vaginal tablets and suppositories (Ovestin, Ovinol).