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Vaginal dryness — causes and natural relief For perimenopausal and menopausal women, particularly women weaning off HRT, vaginal dryness is often acute, and ranks as one of the top ten problems afflicting menopausal women. High levels of stress are often correlated with vaginal dryness, and it is common among postpartum women. Although vaginal dryness during perimenopause and menopause is extremely common, it is not inevitable. www.womentowomen.com /SYMvaginaldryness.asp   (779 words)

BIO-FEM Instant Moisturiser: Vaginal dryness Vaginal dryness is a common condition that affects women of all ages. The causes of vaginal dryness are often of hormonal origins and due to a reduced level of estrogens. Atrophic Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina due to thinning and shrinking tissues and decreased lubrication of the vaginal walls. www.biofem.co.uk /dryness.cfm   (432 words)

Menopause and Vaginal Dryness When vaginal dryness happens, it is often one of the more silent symptoms that women experience as they go though menopause. Vaginal dryness is caused by reduction of estrogen that is caused when perimenopause (the years leading up to menopause and when most common symptoms occur) begins in a woman. Women can already feel alone and isolated as a result of the many symptoms of menopause, so when something like vaginal dryness starts to interfere with the most intimate part of her life, she may feel as though there is no where to turn. www.menopause-black-cohosh.org /menopause-treatment/vaginal-dryness.htm   (985 words)

Vaginal dryness overview In fact, during menopause, vaginal dryness is a common cause of discomfort or pain during sex (dyspareunia). If vaginal dryness is due to a lack of adequate estrogen and if self-care measures don't correct the problem, vaginal estrogen therapy may be helpful. If vaginal dryness is associated with other symptoms of menopause, such as moderate or severe hot flashes, your doctor may suggest estrogen pills, patches, gel or a higher dose estrogen ring. www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DS/00550.html   (854 words)

Vaginal Dryness Your sensitive vaginal chemistry may be reacting to another kind of chemistry—in harsh alkaline soaps, for example. If your dryness is a reaction to a substance that you are allergic to—an allergen—you may have to do a little detection to pinpoint the culprits. The dryness, thinning and tenderness of vaginal tissues after menopause can be relieved by estrogen, which you can take orally, by using a transdermal patch or by inserting a vaginal cream. www.bodyandfitness.com /Information/Womenhealth/dryness.htm   (1056 words)

Vaginal Dryness and Itching | Menotalk.com Vaginal dryness is a common menopause symptom experienced by many women. Vaginal itching and discomfort during sexual intercourse are associated with vaginal dryness. Vaginal dryness can be treated using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in the form of vaginal applications, that is, vaginal creams or pessaries. www.menotalk.com /menopause/symptom-control/29   (351 words)

OurGyn - Four Steps to Non-Hormonal Treatment of Vaginal Dryness   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) Vaginal lubricants are short-term help used to ease discomfort with sexual intercourse and do not correct the vaginal dryness. In a clinical study of 89 peri- and post-menopausal women suffering vaginal dryness, the Replens polycarbophil-based lubricant was found by over 61 percent to be the preferred option over the two other options: estrogen hormonal replacement therapy, and KY Jelly, a non-prescription water-based lubricant. Vaginal dryness is often associated with vaginitis or bacterial vaginosis (BV), which is a serious and common infection that can lead to other problems, not least of which is the easier transmittal of sexual diseases including AIDS (29). www.ourgyn.com /article_retrieve_printer.php?articleid=182   (3295 words)

Diagnose-Me: Condition: Vaginal Dryness It is also common to experience vaginal dryness when douching too often, using tampons or just prior to menstruation. Women with a history of vaginal dryness and painful intercourse were asked to volunteer for biopsies of the vaginal mucosa. Some cases of vaginal dryness will improve with progesterone but small amounts of supplemental estrogen may be required. www.diagnose-me.com /cond/C348377.html   (769 words)

Vaginal and vulval problems - Dry vagina Vaginal moisture is mainly produced by the cervix (neck of the womb) at the top of the vagina and eventually oozes out of the vagina – some vaginal discharge is normal. Vaginal dryness before the menopause is mostly a problem during sex. Vaginal dryness can be a particular problem at and after the menopause, because of a lack of oestrogen (the female hormone). www.embarrassingproblems.co.uk /vaginalprobs2.htm   (1326 words)

Menopause Symptoms: Vaginal Dryness Vaginal dryness can ruin sexual intercourse for some menopausal women and leave behind feelings of inadequacy and guilt. Also called vaginal atrophy, vaginal dryness can affect women of all ages but it particularly affects women between the ages of 40 and 65. Women with vaginal dryness are also at increased risk for developing vaginal infections like yeast infections, which are characterized by a thick, odorous discharge. www.epigee.org /menopause/vaginal_dryness.html   (566 words)

[No title] Vaginal dryness is a lack of lubrication in the vagina. The primary symptom of vaginal dryness is pain or discomfort during intercourse; however, you may also have itchiness, irritation and discomfort during normal daily activities. More importantly, sharing your thoughts, feelings and any fears you may have regarding vaginal dryness with your partner is essential to maintaining an intimate relationship with that person. patient.cancerconsultants.com /supportive_treatment.aspx?id=23166   (445 words)

Vaginal Dryness, causes and treatment options   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) Vaginal dryness is caused by a condition called Atrophic Vaginitis. Atrophic Vaginitis is a condition that is caused by a thinning and shrinking of vaginal tissues and decreased lubrication of vaginal walls. Atrophic Vaginitis is due to a decrease in a woman’s estrogen level as she ages and begins to experience menopause. www.sunrisewd.com /products/vaginaldryness_causes.htm   (599 words)

Vaginal Dryness - The G-Zone - For A Better Sex Life (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) There is less vaginal moisture produced by the body which the woman experiences as vaginal dryness, sensitivity, sometimes itchiness, tenderness or swelling and general discomfort. Statistics prove that 95% of all women suffer from occasional vaginal dryness because of stress or low estrogen days.* Estrogen is produced by the ovaries but it is not produced at even levels. Lubrication in the vaginal area is released by two little glands in the vaginal tract called the Bartholon glands, (named after Dr. Bartholon who discovered them) and also through the vaginal walls. www.doctorg.com.cob-web.org:8888 /vaginal_dryness.htm   (3368 words)

Vaginal dryness   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) He or she also may do a microscopic evaluation of your vaginal discharge (wet prep) to assess the estrogen effect and to rule out other causes, such as infection. Since loss of estrogen is the main cause of vaginal dryness, it's not surprising that estrogen therapy is an effective treatment. Vaginal moisturizers help moisturize the vagina for a longer period of time than lubricants do; they may decrease dryness for more than one day with a single application. www.prescriptiondrugchat.com /showthread.php?t=1586   (1313 words)

Information about Vaginal Dryness Vaginal dryness is a conditio that occurs when the vagina isn't properly lubricated. Vaginal dryness is very common and affects women of all ages. If vaginal dryness is caused by low levels of estrogen, estrogen therapy may help. www.mamashealth.com /women/vdry.asp   (200 words)

A-Z Guide To Medical Conditions - Vaginal Dryness   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) The vaginal walls are normally kept thick and moist by the effect of the hormone oestrogen. Vaginal itch is often presumed to be due to candida and yet without doing several separate swabs for culture it is not possible to diagnose it accurately. Many cases of vaginal itch are due to other things such as eczema, dermatitis or infection with the genital wart virus (human papilloma virus). www.weightcontroldoctor.com /healthtopics/a-z/vaginaldryness.asp   (1112 words)

Vaginal Dryness | myhealth@wellmark   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) Chronic vaginal dryness, which results from less-than-normal lubrication in your vagina, is usually caused by changes in your estrogen level. Chronic vaginal dryness is different from the occasional dryness you may feel if you aren't relaxed during sex or have intercourse before you've had enough time to become aroused. And since the sensation of dryness may be due to an infection, check with your doctor if you notice other symptoms in addition to dryness, such as burning, itching, spotting after intercourse, or an unusual discharge or irritation. www.myhealthwellmark.com /topic/dryness   (1183 words)

Vaginal Dryness Vaginal dryness is often caused when the mucosal lining of the vagina is damaged by the bacteria, fungi or protozoa associated with the various forms of Vaginitis. The beneficial bacteria that give saliva, mucus, semen and vaginal secretions their slick or slippery texture are incompatible with the pathogens associated with Vaginitis. Maelina Feminine Cream and personal lubricant is an ideal treatment for vaginal dryness as it provides immediate lubrication as well as eliminating the pathogens that cause dryness. www.galaxymall.com /medical/vaginal/vaginaldryness.html   (127 words)

Vaginal Dryness Resource Center - Cause Chinese medicine views vaginal dryness as a sign of depletion within the category of internal secretions that they term 'essence', which is stored in the kidneys and provides moisture to other organs. According to Chinese medicine, age dries vaginal tissues, eyes, skin, and hair while also affecting other organs like the liver, heart, spleen, and the lungs. Vaginal dryness can help detect these problems before they reach serious risk levels. www.herbolove.com /library/resource/vaginal/cause.asp   (609 words)

Vaginal Dryness Vaginal dryness is one of the most distressing, and painful problems a woman faces. Vaginal dryness is particularly problematical as a woman enters and becomes menopausal. Vaginal changes--the vagina may become dry and thin, and sex may be painful. www.femininehygiene.com /vaginal_dryness.htm   (963 words)

Vaginal Dryness (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) One of the symptoms of the Menopause is vaginal dryness. Vaginal dryness means your vagina isn't properly lubricated and it can feel itchy and irritated. It's estimated that 10 percent to 40 percent of women who've reached menopause have symptoms related to vaginal dryness and need to use a vaginal lubricant. www.naturalmenopause.net.cob-web.org:8888 /html/vaginal_dryness.html   (679 words)

Get Rid of Vaginal Dryness! Vaginal dryness is a symptom that women find most annoying. Which one a woman chooses depends on: how quickly she needs lubrication, what her sexual desires are, whether or not she wants to make a trip to the drugstore, convenience, and what other menopausal or gynecological problems she has. Pueraria Mirifica Gel is a natural herb from Thailand that relieves vaginal dryness by restoring a woman's natural lubrication and to stimlulate her sexual libido. www.ultrapms.com /dryness/index.htm   (121 words)

Vagisil: Understanding....Vaginal Dryness   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) Vaginal dryness refers to a lack of moisture of the skin of the vulva and the vagina. The most common cause of vaginal dryness is a lower level of the hormone estrogen. But vaginal dryness is not exclusive to menopause or older women. www.vagisil.com /understanding_dryness.shtml   (161 words)

PREMARIN | Vaginal Dryness   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) If you are experiencing only vaginal symptoms and not other symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes or night sweats, your health care professional may prescribe PREMARIN Vaginal Cream. If you are bothered by menopausal symptoms, such as vaginal dryness, hot flashes, or night sweats, talk with your health care professional to see if low dose hormone therapy with PREMARIN is right for you. Vaginal bleeding after menopause may be a warning sign of cancer of the uterus (womb). www.premarin.com /dryness.asp   (636 words)

Vaginal cream can help with Vaginal dryness and painful intercourse Vaginal dryness is treatable and this is designed for vaginal dryness. During Menopause your estrogen levels decline to such a negligible level that you begin to experience all of the all too familiar symptoms: hot flashes, night sweats, itchy skin, vaginal dryness, sleepless nights, memory loss or foggy thinking and most importantly the loss of interest in sex. Atrophic vaginitis is a skin condition of the vulva and vagina. www.sunrisewd.com /products/vmc.html   (837 words)

Vaginal Dryness, menopause, vaginal cream, hormone therapy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) In fact, vaginal dryness is a leading factor in female sexual dysfunction and painful intercourse. For most women, however, vaginal dryness is a direct result of lower estrogen levels that occur naturally during menopause, after the ovaries are removed and at other times in life. Although lubricants are fine for occasional dryness during intercourse, vaginal moisturizing creams are formulated to help improve the health of vaginal tissues and moisturize the vagina for a longer period of time. www.womenshealth.com /library/Vaginal_dryness.html   (671 words)

The Menopause - Vaginal Dryness   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) Vaginal skin is heavily dependent on oestrogen for its thickness, numbers of glands and secretions produced, and is therefore particularly sensitive to lower oestrogen levels. If the vaginal dryness is severe and is related to lack of oestrogen, your doctor can prescribe an oestrogen cream or hormone replacement therapy. Small degrees of prolapse (exaggerated dropping or coming down of the uterus when the ligaments are weakened) which are very common after childbearing can also become problematic now as the skin is thinner and more sensitive. www.shb.ie /content-1210196831_1.cfm   (139 words)

Vaginal Dryness Treatments - Menopause Signs and Symptoms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) As your hormone levels continue to change with menopause you will notice an increased dryness and reduced natural lubrication in your vagina and likely other normally wet areas like your mouth, nose and eyes. Do keep in mind that your vaginal tissue will be less elastic which could lead to injury and put you more at risk of sexually transmitted disease. Homeopathic Vaginal Dryness Remedies: Both Lycopodium and Natrum mur remedies will bring comfort, but you need to talk to your N.D. to determine exactly which will work the best for you. www.menopauseinsight.com /menopause/vaginal-dryness-treatments.aspx   (343 words)

Vaginal dryness - MayoClinic.com Vaginal dryness may make some daily activities uncomfortable, and it can make sexual intercourse less pleasurable. It can affect women of all ages, though vaginal dryness most often occurs during and after the menopausal transition. An estimated 10 percent to 40 percent of women who've reached menopause have signs and symptoms related to vaginal dryness. www.mayoclinic.com /health/vaginal-dryness/DS00550   (200 words)

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