Reasons You Have a Dry Vagina and How to Deal With It

 

Most likely, you don't discuss vaginal dryness with the girls over a glass of rosé as a health concern. However, there's a good chance that someone at the table could relate if you brought it up. Vaginal dryness can affect any woman at any age, but it most frequently occurs when estrogen levels plummet during menopause. Your hormones are likely to be to blame if your vagina is dry. in particular, estrogen. "Because the vulva and vaginal tissue contain estrogen and testosterone receptors, those hormones can affect them. Incest Sex Movies

The tissue receives more blood due to [their] presence. "According to Tami Rowen, M.D., an ob/gyn at UCSF Medical Center who specializes in sexual health issues, anything that lowers your body's level of estrogen will decrease blood flow to the tissue, causing the vagina or vulva to become dry. This could make it difficult for you to lubricate yourself during sex or even condemn you to a life of annoyance and discomfort. Finding the root of the problem is the first step to solving it.

The following are the most probable causes of your vagina not being as lubricated as usual: According to Rowen, the tissue in the vagina becomes drier, thinner, and less elastic as a result of the drastic drop in estrogen levels that occurs during menopause. Genitourinary syndrome of menopause, formerly known as vaginal atrophy, is a grouping of changes brought on by menopause in the genital region. As well as "irritation, loss of lubrication, and pain with sex, an increased risk of UTIs, and even incontinence," Rowen lists other distinguishing symptoms.

Some women experience early menopause in their 30s or even in their 20s, even though it usually doesn't begin until after the age of 40. Chemotherapy for breast cancer can have a similar impact. Perhaps after changing to a new pill, you noticed that your vagina had suddenly changed into the Sahara. Not everyone experiences it, but some women experience dryness as a result of hormonal birth control.

The pill is the main offender, but patches and rings are also capable of doing it. "They resemble the progesterone-dominant, low-estrogen second half of the menstrual cycle." Consequently, when taking it, you have less estrogen circulating in your body than you would otherwise, "Rowen elucidates. The copper IUD and progestin-only methods of birth control, such as the minifilm, will not have the same results. Prolactin, a hormone that instructs your body to produce milk after childbirth, is released by the pituitary gland.

According to Rowen, "an increase in prolactin suppresses ovarian estrogen production." Additionally, it causes your body to enter a low-estrogen, high-progesterone state, which is the ideal environment for dryness. Some medical conditions, such as the autoimmune disorder Sjogren’s syndrome, can result in dry mucous membranes, which can lead to issues like dry mouth or dry eyes. According to Rowen, as a mucous membrane, the vagina could also be affected.

Anticholinergics are known to cause vaginal dryness and are frequently used to treat overactive bladders (and off-label to treat excessive sweating). This side effect is also possible with some antihistamines like Benadryl and breast cancer medications like letrozole. If the onset of dryness coincides with the beginning of a new medication, there may be some cause-and-effect involved. Numerous dermatologic conditions can result in [vaginal] dryness and pain, according to Rowen.

Two dermatitis types that can cause the vagina to become extremely dry are lichen sclerosis and lichen planus, which both result in thin, itchy white patches of skin and inflammation of the mucous membranes. A biopsy can confirm them. Always pay attention if new bath products or laundry detergent don't seem to agree with your anatomy, because this could be a sign of an allergic reaction to detergents or fabrics, which can also irritate skin and upset the balance of moisture.

It may be that you have trouble being aroused if you only feel dry during sex (i.e., you can't get wet), not all day long. Lack of foreplay, relationship issues, hormonal imbalances, and even a condition known as sexual arousal disorder, which is characterized by difficulty responding physiologically to sexual stimulation, are all possible causes of this. Talk to your partner, your OB/GYN, or a therapist if you're having trouble getting sexy so they can figure out what's wrong. According to studies, tampons may contribute to or worsen vaginal dryness, according to women's health expert Jennifer Wider, M.D. It turns out that our monthly helpers can wick away some of our natural moisture while they are doing their job of soaking up menstrual flow. By switching to the lightest tampon that will work with your flow, the potential dryness that may result can be minimized and should only last 12 to 24 hours (it won't result in chronic dryness). Finding the root of your dryness is essential to finding a cure. An over-the-counter vaginal moisturizer can provide you with momentary relief and reduce discomfort in the interim. If your dryness has you experiencing a sexual drought, find a lube that works for you. Even after your dry spell is over, you might still want to use it.

 

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