Vaginal atrophy occurs most often after menopause

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Vaginal atrophy is one of the body's changes during menopause, occurring most often after menopause due to a decrease in the hormone estrogen leading to a thinning of the vaginal wall.

1. When does vaginal atrophy occur most often?

The vagina is normally nourished by the hormone estrogen. After menopause due to a decrease in the hormone estrogen leads to vaginal atrophy such as: Vaginal tissues will become thinner and shed, resulting in the vagina becoming less elastic and more vulnerable.
For many women, the time when vaginal dryness begins is not at menopause, it begins a few years after menopause, which is when estrogen levels decline over time reducing the slippery texture and causing the vaginal dryness. Vaginal tissue narrows and shortens.

2. How to treat vaginal atrophy?

The goal of treatment is to improve vaginal atrophy and improve quality of life. Treatments include: Using moisturizers or lubricants can help treat vaginal dryness. If symptoms are severe, your doctor may recommend estrogen hormone replacement therapy. Estrogen will improve the elasticity of the vagina and naturally moisten the vagina. This therapy should work for a few weeks. Estrogen can be taken orally or as a topical cream.
Solutions to limit the condition caused by vaginal atrophy:

Use color- and fragrance-free products: Avoid scented detergents, dyes, fabric softeners, and anti-adhesive products when washing your underwear to avoid irritation. Spend more time: Increase the time before intercourse to allow enough time for the vagina to be lubricated and stimulated. Change in hygiene habits and products: Avoid douching, hard soaps, scented soaps, and vaginal washes, which can make vaginal dryness worse. Use plain toilet paper: Use only unscented white toilet paper. Vaginal Lubricant: Vaginal lubricants are a great way to reduce friction, instantly resolving vaginal dryness and painful sex. Products containing water and silicone are recommended to be used more than oils because oil can tear condoms, increasing the risk of sexually transmitted diseases. Vaginal moisturizer: Vaginal moisturizers differ from lubricants in that they help vaginal moisture last longer, similar to natural vaginal lubrication. When used regularly to relieve symptoms of dryness during sex, the effects of moisturizers can last 3-4 days. Wearing cotton underwear and underwear that fits your body can improve your symptoms. Cotton underwear allows air to circulate in the genitals and, therefore, less bacteria growth. Maintaining a healthy sex life can increase blood flow to the vagina and stimulate the vagina's natural moisture. Sexual activity has no effect on estrogen levels. But because it increases blood flow to the vagina, it can help keep your genitals healthy. Taking time to "warm up" can make the relationship more comfortable.

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