What is vaginal dryness?

When the vagina does not produce enough hydration or when the vaginal lining (vaginal tissue) begins to thin, you experience vaginal dryness. It is medically termed as “vaginal atrophy” or “atrophic vaginitis,” which is usually accompanied by a dry, itchy sensation in the vagina along with pain during intercourse. This leads to a change in women from a physiological and psychological point of view

Causes of vaginal dryness:

Several factors are responsible for the dryness of the affected vagina, and the hormonal state of the woman is the main one. The estrogen produced in the body is known to keep our vagina healthy by keeping the tissues and lining moist as well as protecting the reproductive organ from infections. The injury may also return for other reasons, including:

1. Menopause significantly reduces estrogen levels in the body.
2. Oral contraceptive pills that control the amount of estrogen in the body can cause vaginal dryness by putting the vulva and vagina into menopause.
3. Chemotherapy, other radiotherapy, and hormonal therapy can also cause vaginal dryness.
4. Not providing enough water or nutrition for the body to produce adequate hydration.
5. Certain habits such as frequent douching, washing the vaginal area with aromatic soaps, and smoking, can affect the moisturizing ability of the vagina.
6. Candidiasis, sexually transmitted diseases, etc. can lead to dry vagina symptoms of vaginal dryness.

Knowing its symptoms in advance will help you deal with the problem more effectivelySome common symptoms of vaginal dryness include:

Burning sensation, itching, low or no sexual desire, painful intercourse, painful urination, frequent urination, loss of bladder control, abnormal secretions, non-menstrual bleeding.

Here are some preventive tips against vaginal dryness:

• Use the right cleansers  : If you use harsh soaps or body washes to clean the vaginal area, they should be discontinued. Switch to vaginal washes to wash the area as they will clean without drying out the skin and maintain a proper pH balance as well.
• Use moisturizersWater-based, based on natural oils
• Take into account the sensitivity of the area And do not use any product without the supervision of your doctor.