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Dryness, itching and burning in the vagina is a problem that women often visit in gynecological surgeries. Symptoms are not only uncomfortable, but can also cause a number of inconveniences, such as discomfort during sexual intercourse. Find out what causes vaginal dryness and how to treat it.
Vaginal dryness problem – what is it?
About 15 percent. premenopausal women and as much as 60 percent. suffers from vaginal dryness in postmenopausal years. It causes great discomfort and significantly reduces the quality of life. Unfortunately, many gynecological patients are so ashamed of their ailment that they do not inform their doctor about it. This is a mistake. Treatment depends on the root cause of the disease and is very effective in most cases.
Vaginal dryness results from insufficient mucus secretion produced by the glands of the atrium and vaginal walls. This condition is most often caused by hormonal disorders, primarily a decrease in estrogens, which have a direct impact on the degree of vaginal hydration and elasticity.
Common symptoms of vaginal dryness include:
- itching
- discomfort during sexual intercourse,
- pain in the intimate areas,
- burning sensation,
- feeling of constant urge to urinate and frequent micturitions,
- abundant yellow or green discharge,
- vaginal bleeding not related to menstruation
- recurrent intimate infections.
Vaginal dryness reduces your sexual satisfaction
Polish women are becoming more and more open about the satisfaction that comes from sex. According to the data provided by the “Sexual map of Poland” report, as much as 96 percent. Polish women aged between 18 and 65 declare sexual activity. Unfortunately, with age, satisfaction with the quality of sex decreases significantly. Women aged over 55 rate their ratio only at 5,8 points (on a 10-point scale). Most often it is related to dyspareunia, i.e. pain during intercourse. In Poland, this disease affects approx. 13 percent. women. Unfortunately, for many of them it is still a taboo subject that they are ashamed to talk to their doctor about.
Factors leading to vaginal dryness
There are many factors that can interfere with vaginal homeostasis and therefore its degree of hydration. The denominator of all of them is a disturbance in the secretion of sex hormones, and above all a marked decrease in estrogen, which determines the physiological hydration of the vagina.
- The period of menopause and climacterium
- Breast-feeding
- Pregnancy
- Anti-cancer treatments including radiation therapy and chemotherapy
- Diabetes mellitus and other metabolic disorders
- Bacterial and fungal infections
- Chronic stress
- Smoking
- Taking contraceptive drugs
- Vaginal epithelium atrophy (atrophy) and dystrophy (tissue growth disorder)
How can I prevent vaginal dryness?
In the case of vaginal dryness in the course of, for example, oncological or metabolic disease, it is necessary to implement specialist treatment tailored to the individual case. Intimate infections most often require antibiotic therapy. Sometimes hormone therapy is necessary.
However, regardless of the root cause of the appearance of vaginal dryness symptoms, it is worth reaching for products that support the proper hydration of the intimate mucosa. An example is the Florakcid HA 10 mg globules with hyaluronic acid. The medical device does not contain parabens, hormones or fragrances. Therefore, the risk of irritation and allergy is significantly reduced.
Pure hyaluronic acid in Florakcid HA 10 mg globules does not contain other additives, e.g. lactic acid. The product is intended for women of all ages who want to get rid of the discomfort resulting from vaginal dryness. It soothes the symptoms of the disease resulting from, among others, the perimenopausal period, the use of hormone therapy, contraception and the states of atrophy and dystrophy of the vaginal epithelium. In addition, it supports the healing of minor mechanical mucosa injuries that arise not only as a result of childbirth, but also surgical and gynecological procedures. Importantly, Florakcid HA 10 mg increases the comfort of sexual intercourse by providing adequate hydration.