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Vaginal Dryness - Causes and RemediesAlthough it is most common in women who are postmenopausal, vaginal dryness is also a common problem for women during menopause, especially among postpartum women, although inadequate vaginal lubrication can occur at any age, and is often characterized by dryness, inflammation, and thinning of the lining of the vagina and lower urinary tract due to a decline in estrogen or a hormonal imbalance. Vaginal dryness affects approximately half of all women between the ages of 40 and 59, with over 80% of women suffering from vaginal dryness during perimenopause, menopause, and later years. Even women who are on or are weaning off of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) continue to experience bothersome symptoms of vaginal dryness and irritation. When hormonal imbalance is the cause of vaginal dryness, there are simple steps you can take to improve your natural vaginal lubrication, which we will explore after looking at the root causes of vaginal dryness. Causes of Vaginal DrynessVaginal dryness is a condition most frequently associated with menopause, but can occur at any time, in any woman, due a number of physiological, environmental, psychological and other factors including high levels of stress however, for most women, it is often a direct result of a hormonal imbalance, such as lower estrogen levels that occur naturally during menopause, or after removal of the ovaries, and during later years in life. Normally, a thin layer of moisture always coats the walls of your vagina. When estrogen is present, it causes the walls of the vagina to thicken and produce a vaginal lubrication consisting of a clear/semi-clear fluid that seeps through the walls of the blood vessels encircling the vagina. When you're sexually aroused, more blood flows to your pelvic organs creating more lubricating vaginal fluid. Hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle, and as you age, affect the amount and consistency of this moisture. Vaginal dryness occurs at certain times in a woman's life when the hormonal changes of menopause, childbirth, and breast-feeding disrupt this process, and the ovaries produce a decreased amount of estrogen, interrupting or altogether stopping the production of estrogen. This can be a permanent or temporary change. When estrogen decreases, the tissues of the vagina naturally thin, becoming less elastic, drier, and more fragile, and can occur from:
Cigarette smoking also affects the moisture in the vagina and can make vaginal dryness worse. Symptoms of Vaginal DrynessSome women have uncomfortable symptoms of vaginal dryness, such as pain during sex, burning vaginal discomfort or itching, or abnormal vaginal discharge, while others have no symptoms at all. Quite often however, symptoms include itching and stinging around the vaginal opening and in the lower third of the vagina. Because a lack of vaginal lubrication can make intercourse painful, vaginal dryness is a root cause of female sexual dysfunction. Women who suffer from vaginal dryness often dread intercourse and avoid sex which leads to a significant decrease in libido. Additional symptoms of vaginal dryness include:
Fortunately, there are several effective treatments for vaginal dryness. Vaginal Dryness TreatmentsMany women make lifestyle changes to deal with their symptoms, such as stopping sexual activity to avoid painful sexual intercourse caused by vaginal dryness, because they may not be aware that there are several effective treatments for vaginal dryness that will allow them to be free of discomfort and enjoy an active libido. There are three primary treatment options for women with vaginal dryness:
All vaginal dryness treatments work temporarily. The vaginal dryness will return when the treatment is stopped, unless the ovaries make more estrogen. Vaginal Moisturizers and LubricantsVaginal moisturizing agents and vaginal lubricants are a common treatment because they can be purchased without a prescription, they do not contain hormones, and they have few, if any, side effects. Lubricants are designed to reduce friction and the discomfort from dryness during intercourse. The lubricant is either applied to the interior of the vagina or directly to the penis just before sex. Water-based lubricants, such as KY® Silk-E or Astroglide®, are the only kind of lubricants you should ever use. Petroleum-based or petroleum jelly lubricants such as Vaseline®, can damage latex condoms and diaphragms, interfere with the pH of your vagina and lead to infections (yeast, bacteria), and over time, can actually increase vaginal dryness. It's also important that hand and body lotions not be used to relieve vaginal dryness, since they, too, can cause infections and irritate the vaginal tissues. Natural lubricants, such as vegetable oil or saliva, are easily available products that may be used as a lubricant with sex however, as with petroleum-based products, oil-based products are not recommended for use with condoms or diaphragms because the oil can damage the latex, potentially making it less effective in preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections. Vaginal EstrogenVaginal estrogen is available only by prescription, and is an effective treatment option for women with vaginal dryness however, as with all synthetic treatments there are risks, some of which are considerable. Estrogens have been reported to increase the chance of womb cancer in postmenopausal women (those who have been through menopause), and especially in women who still have a uterus and are receiving estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Estrogens may also increase the risk of ovarian or breast cancer. When taken in combination with progesterone (another hormone) for HRT, estrogen infrequently causes heart disease, stroke, dementia, and breast cancer. These risks appear to be dependent upon the length of time these drugs are used, and the dosage amounts. Therefore, these medicines should be used for the shortest possible length of time, at the lowest effective dose, so that you obtain the benefits while minimizing the risk of serious side effects from long-term treatment. Talk to your physician about the benefits and risks.
What is Vaginal Relaxation (Loose Vagina) and Vaginal Rejuvenation?Vaginal relaxation (loose vagina), an increase of the interior diameter inside the vagina, is a common condition suffered by an estimated 30 million American women as a result of childbirth, aging, or poor muscle tone, and can cause a lack of friction that diminishes sensation and gratification. As a result of this correctable vaginal problem, women suffer from a loss of sexual gratification and the desired intimacy in a relationship due to a loose vagina which prevents them from feeling the friction they need to feel to enjoy sex, and results in the woman losing pleasure from intercourse and also taking longer to achieve orgasm. Many women experience stress urinary incontinence due to this physical condition, and have difficulty controlling their urine, or notice changes in their bowel habits. These symptoms may be related to a common set of problems that may occur as a result of childbirth, aging, or a combination of both. Grouped together these problems are referred to as pelvic relaxation. The general symptoms associated with pelvic relaxation depend on which organs are affected. The pelvic organs include the vagina, uterus, bladder, and rectum. These organs are held in position by three types of supports:
When these supports become damaged for various reasons, one or more of the pelvic organs may sag and, occasionally, even protrude outside the vagina, a condition known as called pelvic support defects. Occasionally, this weakening of the muscles and tissue may occur in women who have never had children. In these women, the cause may be:
Often there is a feeling of heaviness or fullness. Small or moderate amounts of urine may be lost with normal physical activities such as laughing, coughing, walking, or running. In rare, more advanced cases, a mass may actually protrude from the vaginal opening. Depending on the organ or organs involved, pelvic support defects can be defined more specifically as:
A cystocele occurs when the bladder falls or descends from its normal position. The most common symptom associated with cystocele is difficulty in completely emptying the bladder. This can be associated with bladder infections. Large cystoceles can cause the bladder to overfill and allow small amounts of urine to leak. Leakage is most common during activity such as walking or bouts of coughing. A urethrocele usually occurs in conjunction with a cystocele. Both of these conditions result in, among other things, involuntary loss of urine, particularly when there is increased pressure in the abdomen, caused by walking, jumping, coughing, sneezing, laughing, or sudden movements. Rectoceles happen when the rectum bulges into or out of the vagina. Rectoceles usually occur as a result of injuries sustained during childbirth. With a weakened or bulging rectum, bowel movements become more difficult. An enterocele is the bulging of small intestines into the back wall of the vagina. Uterine prolapse occurs when the uterus falls or is displaced from its normal position. There are varying degrees of severity depending on the descent. This produces a general felling of heaviness and fullness, or a sense that the uterus is falling out. If you suffer from any of these symptoms, you should consult a medical practitioner. A vaginal rejuvenation product may also be beneficial for short term relief.
Female Libido and Sexual ArousalFor a myriad of reasons, many women have difficulty in dealing with their arousal (or lack thereof) and are not exactly sure how to go about dealing with restarting their sexual desire and arousal. The first thing that every woman should know is that lack of libido and sexual arousal is fairly common. Millions of women suffer from the effects of menopause and other conditions, including stress, that negatively impact libido and arousal. Second, although many believe they are one in the same, you need to understand that there is a difference between sexual arousal and sexual desire. Libido refers to the basic interest in sex, and is often referred to as the sex drive or sexual appetite of a woman. The term arousal refers to the physiological response that one receives from sexual stimuli. Typically, if women have a higher libido or more sex drive, then they will also have a greater response to sexual stimuli, and to being aroused. Sexual arousal in women includes physical signs such as vaginal lubrication, and an increase in blood flow to the labia, clitoris, and vagina. How can I increase my sexual arousal?Female Arousal Gel such as VieNue Elevate for Women may be used topically to increase cicrulation & sensitivity to the desired area. Women's arousal gel or cream can be a very effective way to increase sexual sensation in the vaginal area. The easiest and most common way for a woman to see an increase her sexual arousal is to increase the amount of vaginal lubrication. This is easy to do because there are many different vaginal lubricants available. If you are one of the 30 million American women who suffer from a decrease in vaginal lubrication brought on by menopause, then natural supplementation may help get your hormones back in balance and restore your active sex life. However, lubrication alone may not be enough. It's amazing what a tingling lubricant can do. Elevate for Women is more than a lubricant - it's a potent female sexual stimulant. Applied directly to the clitoris, it's powerful, explosive, and slippery sexy. And, if could just be addicting. Elevate for Women will intensify your every sexual experience, and frequent use of the silky smooth lubrication with natural topical stimulants during foreplay will result in increased arousal and more frequent and stronger orgasms. Sexual arousal is much more emotional for most women than it is for most men, and quite often, the stress of life, and of menopause, can impact the ability for a woman to become aroused. And while men have a little blue pill, and a yellow pill too, until now, women haven't had anything. Since men are not the only ones that need a little extra help getting aroused, now there is female arousal gel. |
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