The "dry girl" of menopause

1. The condition of a girl with a dry age at menopause 1.1 Brief overview of menopause When the ovaries decline, sex hormones are not secreted. Menopause causes many changes and temporary disturbances in some physiological functions in women.
Menopause is defined if a woman has not menstruated for 12 months or more. This is a long process of change, from a decline in ovulatory function, the ovaries stop producing eggs, change in hormone levels, menstrual disorders to stopping menstruation, atrophy of the sex organs, ... Normally, menopause begins at the age of 40, lasts about 10 - 20 years.

1.2 Dry girl at a glance - dry vagina The vulva, vagina, urethra and bladder (lower genital tract) are organs that are very sensitive to the drop in hormones caused by menopause (especially is when estrogen levels drop so much that it causes dramatic changes in the way, feeling, and function of the lower genital tract).
Menopause causes many unpleasant changes to the vagina. In fact, the vagina is lined with a special type of skin tissue consisting of 3 layers, the top layer is very sensitive to estrogen. During the reproductive period, estrogen levels are normal, which helps to keep the vaginal lining thick and well-lubricated. When entering menopause, the vagina gradually atrophies, causing the vaginal wall to become thin and dry, lose its elasticity and lubricating ability, and cause itching or burning pain during sexual activity.
Signs to recognize the girl's dryness:
The private area is itchy, burning for a long time, reducing sex drive, easily leading to many gynecological diseases; Burning pain during sex due to less vaginal secretions. In particular, burning pain can also occur in daily activities when walking, exercising,...; Vaginal dryness causes itching, discomfort due to attack by bacteria, itchy fungi that cause inflammation. 1.3 What are the effects of dry menopause? When suffering from drought, a woman herself always feels uncomfortable and painful when she is close to her partner. This situation gradually leads to a decrease in sexual desire, even physiological weakness, and does not want to have married life. This can negatively affect the relationship between husband and wife.
Besides, the woman herself also has to face many risks. It is an increased risk of gynecological diseases, urinary tract infections, vaginal infections, ... leading to painful urination, frequent urination or urinary incontinence,... This has a serious impact on psychology and life. sisters' daily lives.

2. How to help her not to dry out in menopause You can refer to the solutions below to reduce the symptoms of "dryness" of menopause:
2.1 Use vaginal lubricants or creams Vaginal moisturizer Vaginal lubricants are the best choice if you have pain during sex, helping to lubricate as well as before menopause. Lubricants reduce friction, pain and injury from sexual activity and are immediate, easy to buy, easy to use.
However, some water-based lubricants contain glycerin which can cause irritation, increasing the risk of yeast infections. Silicone-based lubricants are safe to use with latex condoms but can stain fabrics. And oil-based lubricants are not safe with latex condoms (causes condoms to break, increasing the risk of STIs).
Vaginal moisturizer is used to improve some symptoms of dryness that are not related to sex. The principle of action of moisturizers is: Holds moisture in the tissues, reducing the symptoms of dryness. Vaginal moisturizers are often applied daily to improve dryness and irritation caused by vulvar atrophy. Besides, olive oil and coconut oil are also used to keep the vagina moist.
2.2 Use hormonal pills or pills When lubricants and moisturizers ease the symptoms of vaginal dryness, hormone products help improve blood flow, ensuring vaginal thickness and elasticity. . So, with the question of what to drink to stop her drought, you can use hormone pills in pill form. In addition, hormone patches and pills applied directly to the vagina are also effective, which can improve symptoms within 1 week.
You can take vaginal DHEA (a precursor to the hormone estrogen) that you put in your vagina every day to help treat symptoms of vaginal dryness. When placed in the vagina, the hormone DHEA is converted to estrogen which is then used directly by vaginal cells.

2.3 Change diet and activities To solve the dry girl's condition in menopause, women should note:
Add to the diet products made from soybeans, cherries, celery , nuts,... (foods containing isoflavones - phytoestrogens that are good for women, helping to reduce vaginal dryness). Besides, you should drink enough water (1.5 - 2 liters of water/day) to make the body secrete more fluid. In addition, in your diet, you should increase your intake of green vegetables, add vitamins of group B (B1, B2, B3, B6, B12),... Foods rich in fatty acids such as fish anise, tuna, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, ... also work to support the production of more lubricant in the vagina; Avoid alcoholic beverages and caffeine as they affect general health and dry the vagina. Instead, you can drink filtered water, fruit juice; It is recommended to practice gentle sports movements to improve qi and blood, reduce stress, fatigue, relax the mind to improve vaginal dryness; Do not wear underwear that is too tight because it will cause the intimate area to be secret, wet, ... causing infection and vaginal dryness; Avoid using products with a high concentration of acids (shower gel, vaginal soap, douches, etc.), do not use cosmetics or fragrances, etc. to apply to the vagina. vaginal, do not abuse feminine hygiene solutions, ... because they can cause the vagina to lose its pH balance leading to dryness, inflammation,... Instead, you can choose products cleaning solution products with benign herbal ingredients, odorless; Periodic gynecological examination every 6 months to promptly detect problems and consult a doctor, take measures to overcome vaginal dryness in the best way. 2.4 Talk to your partner To improve menopausal dryness, you need to talk to your partner. You and your husband should share openly to sympathize with each other, find ways to overcome such as: Prolong foreplay so that the girl is fully lubricated, use some other interventions,...
Status The dry girl of menopause can be controlled and overcome by many measures such as changing diet, living activities, taking medication,... In the case of hormone therapy, women need to follow directions. According to the doctor's instructions (the dosage depends on the degree of vaginal dryness of each person), do not self-medicate.
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