Alternative treatments for vaginal dryness
InformationQuestion:
Is there a drug-free treatment for vaginal dryness?
Answer:
Because there are many causes of vaginal dryness, there are many potential treatments. Before self treating, you should be sure your vaginal dryness is not caused by an infection, foreign body, or tumor (a rare cause of vaginal dryness).
A very common cause of vaginal dryness is lack of the hormone, estrogen. (See: atrophic vaginitis) Applying a vaginal estrogen-based cream can help relieve this dryness. Water-based lubricants also are effective for relieving vaginal dryness. Lubricants will moisten the vaginal lining for several hours, and the effect of a vaginal cream can last for up to a day.
Soybeans contain plant-based substances called isoflavones that weakly mimic the action of estrogen. A diet rich in soy foods would therefore be expected to improve symptoms of vaginal dryness. Research studies on isoflavones are ongoing, but so far the ideal sources or dose is still unknown. Soy foods include tofu, soy milk, and whole soybeans (also called edamame).
Many women claim that creams containing wild yam relieve their symptoms of vaginal dryness. However, no well-designed research has evaluated these creams, and extracts of wild yam have not been found to have estrogen- or progesterone-like activities. Some of the products may have synthetic medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) added. MPA is a derivative of progesterone, and is also used in oral contraceptives. Like all supplements, MPA-containing products should be used with caution.
Black cohosh is an herb sold as a dietary supplement for the relief of menopausal symptoms. There is no clear evidence that this herb relieves vaginal dryness.
ReferencesReed SD, Newton KM, LaCroix AZ, Grothaus LC, Grieco VS, Ehrlich K. Vaginal endometrial, and reproductive hormone findings: randomized, placebo-controlled trial of black cohosh, multibotanical herbs, and dietary soy for vasomotor symptoms: the Herbal Alternatives for Menopause (HALT) Study. Menopause. 2008 Jan-Feb;15(1):51-8.
Alternative treatments for vaginal dryness
InformationQuestion:
Is there a drug-free treatment for vaginal dryness?
Answer:
There are many causes of vaginal dryness. It may be caused by reduced estrogen levels, infection, medications, and other things. Before treating yourself, talk to your health care provider.
For information on estrogen therapy for vaginal dryness, see: Atrophic vaginitis
Water-based lubricants work very well. Lubricants will moisten the vaginal lining for several hours, and the effect of a vaginal cream can last for up to a day.
Soybeans contain plant-based substances called isoflavones that weakly mimic the action of estrogen. A diet rich in soy foods would therefore be expected to improve symptoms of vaginal dryness. Research studies on isoflavones are ongoing, but so far the ideal sources or dose is still unknown. Soy foods include tofu, soy milk, and whole soybeans (also called edamame).
Many women claim that creams containing wild yam relieve their symptoms of vaginal dryness. However, no well-designed research has evaluated these creams, and extracts of wild yam have not been found to have estrogen- or progesterone-like activities. Some of the products may have synthetic medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) added. MPA is a derivative of progesterone, and is also used in oral contraceptives. Like all supplements, MPA-containing products should be used with caution.
Black cohosh is an herb sold as a dietary supplement for the relief of menopausal symptoms. There is no clear evidence that this herb relieves vaginal dryness.
ReferencesReed SD, Newton KM, LaCroix AZ, Grothaus LC, Grieco VS, Ehrlich K. Vaginal endometrial, and reproductive hormone findings: randomized, placebo-controlled trial of black cohosh, multibotanical herbs, and dietary soy for vasomotor symptoms: the Herbal Alternatives for Menopause (HALT) Study. Menopause. 2008;15(1):51-58.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 11/07/2011
David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc., Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Bellevue, Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine.
627.3
olive oil
Yes. If you're not bleeding heavily, you can have some dryness.
to remove vaginal dryness :)
There is no medical term meaning wet vagina. A vagina is normally moist or wet, so no special term is used to indicate that state.
Not usually. Its usually a sign of vaginal dryness, irriatation or a thrush infection.
i suggest there may be infection due to dryness in vaginal discharge i suggest there may be infection due to dryness in vaginal discharge
Vaginal dryness is common in women after hysterectomy or menopause due to hormonal changes. There are options to help, including hormone replacement therapy and other products which the woman's doctor can recommend.
No...all it can cause is uncomfortable sex, so lube up.
Yes, a hormonal IUD can reduce vaginal moisture - a copper IUD will not. This is common across all forms of hormonal birth control, vaginal dryness is a common side-effect.
627.3 only applies to postmenopausal woman. for general vaginal dryness, you need to use a symptom code such as 625.8 (625 codes include pain and other symptoms of the female genitals). if associated with irritation, you can use 623.9.
No there is no pill for vaginal dryness but there are lots of lubricants you can get over the counter that can help you take care of it. If you feel it is too much though, better see a your GYNA for better advice.