Women may experience the problem of vaginal dryness due to many reasons. Read about the causes, symptoms and treatment of this problem here.
Vaginal Dryness Causes And Home Remedies
Many women have the problem of vaginal dryness in winter. Irritation is felt due to increased dryness in the vagina. At the same time, women also feel pain during sex due to this. Women may also experience problems like itching and strong sensation or burning due to vaginal dryness. At the same time, in some cases the problem of bleeding after sex is also seen. Vaginal dryness is a painful condition and the chances of this problem recurring in winter also increases. In such a situation, it becomes important for women to maintain vaginal health and take care of themselves.
Gynecologist Dr. Vidya V Bhat (Dr. Vidya V Bhat, Gynecologist and IVF specialist, Medical Director of Radhakrishna Multispeciality Hospital in Bangalore) gave information about prevention and treatment of vaginal dryness. Let's know what is the expert's advice.
What are the causes of vaginal dryness? (Reasons of increasing Vaginal Dryness)
Hormones: Due to the decrease in the level of estrogen hormones in the body, dryness in the vagina can increase. Estrogen levels in women can decrease during menopause, pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Side effects of medicines: Vaginal dryness can also be caused due to the side effects of medicines given during the treatment of depression and cancer and antihistamines tablets.
Diseases: Vaginal dryness can also be caused by chronic autoimmune diseases, syndromes and diseases like diabetes.
Lifestyle related reasons: Smoking, stress and unhealthy lifestyle can also increase such problems.
What are the ways to prevent the problem of vaginal dryness?
(How to prevent Vaginal Dryness problem) According to gynecologist Dr. Vidya Bhatt, vaginal dryness and problems during intimacy can be reduced with the help of the right approach and some precautions. These problems can be reduced by staying hydrated, maintaining hormonal balance in the body, using water-based lubricants, and taking the help of foreplay before sex.
However, if even after all this, you still have the problem of pain and vaginal dryness, then consult a specialist.
Home remedies for treating Vaginal Dryness problem
Consume curd: Curd is a natural probiotic. Probiotics work to increase healthy bacteria in the gut. This also improves your digestion. Probiotics also improve vaginal health. They reduce the risk of infection as well as protect against the problem of dryness. At the same time, probiotics also keep your bladder healthy. Apart from curd, you can also consume cheese, pickles and kimchi for probiotics.
Eat Vitamin E rich foods: If the body receives the right amount of vitamin E, it also increases vaginal lubrication. This reduces the problem of dryness in the vagina. The problem of vaginal dryness can increase in women, especially after menopause. In such a situation, women must include vitamin E rich foods in their diet. Apart from avocado, flaxseeds and pumpkin seeds, Vitamin E is found in eggs, fish and sweet potatoes.
Stay hydrated: The easiest way to avoid vaginal dryness is hydration. If you drink the right amount of water, it can help in avoiding vaginal dryness. Therefore, drink 8-10 glasses of water daily. To increase liquid intake in the winter season, you can also drink hot soup, lentil water, coconut water and fruit and vegetable juices.
