• April 24, 2024

During the reproductive life, a woman can undergo several changes, even after 40 years, in which the reduction of certain hormones such as estrogen, can cause some disorders that affect the sexual life of a woman, such as vaginal dryness Therefore, it is important to know how to prevent it.

In an interview with GetQoralHealth , the doctor Miriam Negrin, obstetrician and secretary of the Mexican Association for the Study of Climacteric , explains that due to the reduction of estrogen from the premenopause A woman may experience symptoms such as pain during intercourse, vaginal dryness, atrophy of skin and mucous membranes, headache and muscle aches, irritability and insomnia.

Habits that prevent dryness

These hormonal changes reduce the vaginal lubrication , which is why there is vaginal dryness, irritation, inflammation and pain, therefore, to avoid future complications, such as infections or urinary incontinence, the specialist gives us some tips to prevent vaginal dryness and possible treatments:

1. Drink plenty of water, which will facilitate the production of secretions, including lubrication and improves the condition of the skin, thereby fighting vaginal dryness.

2. Use soaps containing lactic acid for intimate hygiene, which conserve the vaginal flora and restore the acidity (Ph) necessary for lubrication to be more efficient.

3. Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol as much as possible, since this type of substance resects both the skin and mucous membranes, as well as the vaginal one, which increases the risk of dryness.

4. Can not stand the urge to go to the bathroom to urinate, because that way the bladder is constantly cleaned and the presence of germs that lead to infections is prevented.

5. Contraceptives. It is important to pay attention to the effects that many contraceptives have, especially in terms of changing the conditions of the vagina, its flora and Ph. In case of observing discomfort, it is vital to consult with the gynecologist.

Among the most frequent treatments to reduce vaginal dryness is the use of local hormonal therapies, such as estrogen, in creams or gels, which restore the conditions of the vagina and its regular flora.

Video Medicine: 4 Ways to Deal with Dry Skin | UPMC HealthBeat (April 2024).