With 18 and 50 years of age, nearly 17% of the women are facing the problem of vaginal dryness, at least for the love. With age, the likelihood of developing a deficiency of vaginal lubrication increases.
A quarter of women aged 50 to 60 years of age suffers from a lack of this precious liquid when the commitment of love, and 16% complain that their cause of the pain. But what may be the cause of this?
Vaginal fluids
In the standard vagina should not be dry, its lining, and the canal of the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes require a hydration constant. Therefore, vaginal fluids has always, in any condition of the woman, at any age.
Vaginal (or vaginal) the secret — the result of the work of several glands located at the eve of the vagina, in the area of the cervix of the uterus and into the fallopian tubes. In addition, even though the vagina glands for the production of fat does not have the optimal composition of the fat is supported by using transudation — the penetration of the liquid part of the blood through the walls of the capillaries and of the output in the vaginal cavity. Himself transudate is a white (a little gray) lake viscous liquid with slightly acid or acid, the ph (3,0-5,0).
Constantly produced vaginal fat with an acid, the ph protects women against infections and "lava" epithelial cells died, while maintaining the vagina clean.
Every day the woman's body product of 1 to 5 ml of vaginal secretions. This amount varies depending on the state of health of the woman, of the phase of her menstrual cycle, sexual activity, and even quality properly the sexual act, and other parameters.
That replace the vaginal fluids?
Artificial fat to make love are the water and oil (fat) base. The second should only apply, if you plan to use latex condoms, as the oil in lubricants can lead to their rupture. Do not use as a lubricant, vaseline, oil or creams — they are not safe. And what exactly should not do, is to enjoy both lubricated by the saliva. In the mouth offers a variety of a variety of bacteria and fungi that will be happy to learn of new communes. The benefit of the mucosa of the vagina, yes, dry-ideal for penetration.
Vaginal fluids — slightly transparent, with a whitish hue rather colorless. It is interesting that his taste is different for each person and may vary during a change of sexual partner. And its consistency and flavor vary depending on the phase of the menstrual cycle and can vary, even in the actual process of the sexual act:
- follicular phase — the vaginal fluid, almost transparent, more liquid, and the volume of 1-2 ml per day (on the band it seems like a spot with a diameter of 2 to 3 cm), virtually odorless or low-odor sour;
- the phase of ovulation, the volume increases up to 4 ml per day (the size of the spot on the tape 5 cm), increases the malleability, the mucous membranes, may appear beige hue;
- luteal phase — the secret still more ductile and malleable, kiselevtsy, takes on a yellowish tint.
It is important to know: if the vaginal fluid has acquired significant color and aroma — it is time to see a doctor.
The smell is the result of a too active life of the bacteria and fungi present in the vagina.
With the vaginal dryness, the following symptoms are observed:
- the mucosa thins the wall lose their elasticity, can begin to bleed;
- during intercourse, the woman victim of discomfort (itching, burning, or even pain, in severe cases, itching and a burning sensation, it feels the same outside of the neighbourhood;
- even in the excitation process of the amount of mucus does not increase;
- because the urethra is near the vagina may be frequent and painful to urinate.
If all of a sudden the secret was not enough, we must look for the cause. We list the most common: some of the problems are resolved simply, while others require you to go to the doctor. The main thing — time to understand what it is in this particular case.
Dehydration is not the most rare because of the lack of vaginal secretions, in our world where the fair sex sometimes sit on the very strict diet, but also, sometimes, the fitness to practise so-called "drying". Dehydration can lead to active consumption of alcohol and prolonged exposure to the heat.
The solution of the problem
Review its hydrological regime. On the day of the woman should drink 2-2,5 liters of water in any form. If she advanced, visits to the gym, the consumption of liquid may be higher. If it is desired to reduce the water content in the body, it is important to understand that vaginal dryness is a "zvonochek" of the body indicates that something is wrong, and to suffer from internal organs. Is there really a need for severe measures toward themselves?
The violation of the hormonal balance
Sometimes, vaginal dryness is a under the effect of natural processes for the body.
Mucus Production — the result of the action of the female hormone estrogen. If they are insufficient, the production of mucus is disrupted, and develops a vaginal dryness.
The fluctuations in estrogen levels are observed in the following cases:
- age category atrophy of the vaginal wall and reduction of the total quantity produced by the mucous usually develops in the process of the menopause and is one of its symptoms;
- the reduction in the secretion of the glands can occur during pregnancy and the breastfeeding of the child;
- some women complain of a lack of vaginal secretions at the beginning and at the end of the menstrual cycle — in fact, in this period, the estrogen level below, but in standard a healthy woman should not suffer from drought;
- all other conditions and diseases that reduce the estrogen levels in the body.
The solution of the problem
The estrogen deficiency is treated by introducing her to the outside. This is done using a vaginal ring containing estrogen, vaginal cream with estrogen or estrogen pills, which enter the vagina. Naturally, all of these methods of fighting the drought should appoint a doctor.
These funds there are contra-indications. For example, you can't affect women diagnosed with breast cancer or endometrial cancer, patients with vaginal bleeding, pregnant women and young mothers who are nursing.
The medication
The reception of many drugs leads to a decrease in the production of vaginal secretions. For example, the most common, use of oral contraceptives based on progesterone levels can cause vaginal dryness.
This list also includes drugs that inhibit the production of estrogen:
- cardiovascular drugs,
- antihypertensive drugs (to reduce pressure),
- antidepressants,
- diuretics,
- antihistamines, as well as drugs with anti-estrogenic action (for the treatment of fibroids or endometriosis), etc
The solution of the problem
If the cause of the drought is a drug, it should be specified how long it should take. Usually, the production of secret back after a short time after the drug is stopped.
But sometimes you can't cancel it, and in this case, you can consult the gynecologist and to use the means special for the humidification of the vagina.
The absence of a prelude to the sexual act
The average of a woman to spend excitement needed 8-10, and sometimes even 15 minutes.
If the partner is rushing, no additional greasing may simply not have the time to developed in the right quantity and the vagina becomes dry shortly after the beginning of the contact.
The solution of the problem
Discuss foreplay with your partner. It happens that the man is in a hurry, because he feared that it might "not have time" until the moment of the full of the excitement of his partner.
In this case, it may be useful to consult andrologist or a seller in a shop of products related on the subject of the acquisition of the means (gels, lubricants), in order to delay the moment of orgasm.
Custom of the sexual act
Everything that exceeds the average of the sex act, can become the cause of dryness of the vagina.
The list can be endless, for example: too active and prolonged contact with your partner, too rough penetration, the use of accessories that are emotionally and physically and lead to a decline in the libido of a woman, an unusual situation, the unavailability of psychological of the female to the holding of intercourse at this time, and al
The solution of the problem
And in this case, you need the participation of the sexual partner. If the woman herself all the non-standard conditions for sexual contact to arrange, you can use in lubricants — artificial fat.
A reaction to hygiene products
It would seem that the cleaner, the better? Not in the case of the vagina, which represents an ecological niche for a wide variety of bacteria and fungi. Normally, all these micro-organisms that populate the vagina and support him sour ph.
If to overdo with products containing ingredients which have antibacterial (triclosan, for example), you can destroy all microflora: and harmful, and of his native land, and useful. And he grabs the mucous membranes, disrupts the production of vaginal secretions.
The solution of the problem
Wash just normal warm water, do not use tools with antibacterial components. Their application is permitted on the recommendation of the doctor, in the standard body lacks to the most common water treatment.
If the need for the use of similar means, they should be with the words "hypoallergenic" and having a ph of 3.8 to 4.5, not more. Alkaline batteries of the tool with a high ph (soap, lotions) to apply is not necessary. Moreover, withering effect also douching, vaginal shower, and swimming in the pool with bleach.
Bad habits
Smoking affects the blood vessels, and therefore leads to a deterioration of the blood supply to all organs of the body, including the pelvic organs. The practice shows that several months after the cessation of the problem of the vaginal dryness disappears. Has a negative effect on the alcohol, which, as we have written above, favors the dehydration.
The solution of the problem
If a woman knows that she can produce a deficit of fat in the process of the sexual act, the best before consuming alcohol and to reduce the number of cigarettes smoked. Possible, of course.
The disease
When certain diseases and conditions, there is also the deficiency of vaginal lubrication:
After removal of the ovaries decreases the secretion of estrogen, and, as a consequence, a reduction in production volumes and secretions. When the Sjögren's syndrome develops autoimmune the defeat of the connective tissue.
However, there are some irregularities in the functioning of the various glands of external secretion, including those who are involved in the preparation of vaginal secretions. In these patients dry are not only in the mouth, in the nose, on the skin but in the vagina.
- In a context of treatment of cancer by methods of radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
- The endometriosis.
- When the menstrual irregularities, for any reason.
- On a background of inflammatory processes of the vagina and the urethra.
- An allergic reaction to condoms and other means of prevention of pregnancy and infections in studies of love, including spermicides.
The solution of the problem
In the presence of a pathology of any nature, which may be the cause of vaginal dryness, it is necessary to discuss this problem with your doctor. In any case, do not try to fix it yourself. The disease reduces choice and may lead to unexpected behavior at one time or another means of humidification.