How can I tell that I have vaginal dryness?
What Causes Vaginal Dryness?
Vaginal dryness is a common problem affecting up to 60% of women following the menopause. But it can also affect women at other stages of their lives.
Women many experience vaginal dryness as a result of:
- Menopause
- Pregnancy
- Breast-feeding
- Side effect of therapies or medications
- Stress
Common symptoms of vaginal dryness include:
- Vaginal itching or irritation
- Pain or discomfort during intercourse
- Discomfort seated, in tight clothes or when walking
- Minor urinary incontinence
- More susceptibility to bacterial vaginal infections
One of the most frequent symptoms of vaginal dryness is pain or discomfort when having sex. Sometimes, friction on your delicate skin can lead to bleeding or spotting.
Other common indicators are vaginal itching or irritation, or you may sometimes experience minor incontinence as a result of a loss of skin elasticity. You may even notice that the appearance of your vagina has changed slightly, with the skin looking thinner and less elastic.
In a severe case of vaginal dryness, you may be more susceptible to bacterial vaginal infections. This can happen if the natural acidic pH level of your vagina has become imbalanced.
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There is a simple solution
ReplensMD is a longer lasting hormone-free vaginal moisturiser that is completely safe to use, even over the course of many years; and it has no side effects or contraindications, so it can be used alongside HRT, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other treatments.
If you have the symptoms of vaginal dryness, you might wish to discuss the problem with your GP. They should be able to prescribe ReplensMD vaginal moisturiser for you. But it’s also easy to buy over-the-counter in pharmacists and other healthcare product retailers.
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