Vaginal dryness is the result of a decrease in the amount of fluid produced in the vagina. This dryness can cause itching, irritation and a burning sensation in the genital area, as well as dyspareunia (painful intercourse). Some 14% of all women experience vaginal dryness or pain, especially after the age of 50.
This lack of lubrication may be caused by organic or psychological causes:
This lack of lubrication may be caused by organic or psychological causes:
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Organic: The lack of oestrogen in the body is the most common cause in menopausal women. Vaginal dryness is not exclusive to menopausal women; it is also found in women with altered menstrual cycles.
Many drugs cause vaginal dryness, e.g., some kinds of contraceptives such as those whose components include excess androgens and are low in oestrogen.
Drugs used to treat breast cancer, ovarian or uterine cancer can also lead to vaginal dryness.
Tricyclic antidepressants, some anti-ulcer medicines or certain antihypertensive drug may have reduced vaginal discharge as a side effect. Antihistamines used to treat allergies and some medications indicated for cold relief may also cause vaginal dryness.
We should not overlook the postpartum period, breastfeeding, surgery or a vaginal infection such as vaginitis, which is an inflammation of vaginal tissues. In the case of diabetes, women experience a loss of vaginal lubrication, particularly those with a poor control of blood glucose.
Smoking interferes with oestrogen functions and therefore, can reduce vaginal lubrication. A similar effect may occur with alcohol and marijuana.
Mental: The main reason is the lack of stimulation, which is more common in cultures and religions where sex is still taboo or a sin.
Another cause may be the frequency of sexual relations; women with sporadic relations are more prone to dryness than those who have more frequent relations. Vaginal dryness interferes significantly in a woman's sex life.
Women in the twenty-first century need not lose their quality of life because of symptoms that can be controlled today by simple treatments without adverse side effects.
Farmasierra has products to alleviate and improve these symptoms: Flucosil, a vulvo-vaginal moisturising gel provides excellent lubrication. Its texture and viscosity are similar to those of vaginal mucosa and may be applied as often as necessary, particularly before and/or during sex. It does not stain and is transparent, colourless and odourless.
Many drugs cause vaginal dryness, e.g., some kinds of contraceptives such as those whose components include excess androgens and are low in oestrogen.
Drugs used to treat breast cancer, ovarian or uterine cancer can also lead to vaginal dryness.
Tricyclic antidepressants, some anti-ulcer medicines or certain antihypertensive drug may have reduced vaginal discharge as a side effect. Antihistamines used to treat allergies and some medications indicated for cold relief may also cause vaginal dryness.
We should not overlook the postpartum period, breastfeeding, surgery or a vaginal infection such as vaginitis, which is an inflammation of vaginal tissues. In the case of diabetes, women experience a loss of vaginal lubrication, particularly those with a poor control of blood glucose.
Smoking interferes with oestrogen functions and therefore, can reduce vaginal lubrication. A similar effect may occur with alcohol and marijuana.
Mental: The main reason is the lack of stimulation, which is more common in cultures and religions where sex is still taboo or a sin.
Another cause may be the frequency of sexual relations; women with sporadic relations are more prone to dryness than those who have more frequent relations. Vaginal dryness interferes significantly in a woman's sex life.
Women in the twenty-first century need not lose their quality of life because of symptoms that can be controlled today by simple treatments without adverse side effects.
Farmasierra has products to alleviate and improve these symptoms: Flucosil, a vulvo-vaginal moisturising gel provides excellent lubrication. Its texture and viscosity are similar to those of vaginal mucosa and may be applied as often as necessary, particularly before and/or during sex. It does not stain and is transparent, colourless and odourless.
