Of 18 to 50 years of age almost 17% of women are faced with the problem of vaginal dryness, at least during the sexual act. With age, the probability of decreased vaginal lubrication increases.
One out of every four women over the age of 50 to 60 years suffers from a lack of this precious liquid, while making love, and 16% complain that it causes pain. But what could be the reason?
Vaginal
Normal vagina should be dry, their mucous and the channel neck and the fallopian tubes require constant moisture. Why vaginal there is always, in any women, at any age.
Vaginal (or vaginal) the secret — the result of several glands located in front of the vagina, the neck of the uterus and the fallopian tubes. In addition, although the vagina glands to produce lubrication has no optimal composition of the lubricant is maintained with the of transudation — the penetration of the liquid part of blood through the walls of capillary and the access to the cavity vaginal. The transudate is a white (a bit grey) lac liquid viscous with a little acid or acid of pH 3.0 and 5.0).
Continuously produced by the lubricant vaginal with an acid pH protects the woman from infection and "washes away" the dead epithelial cells, keeping the vagina clean.
Journal of women's body produces from 1 to 5 ml of fluid vaginal. This amount varies depending on the health of women, phases of their menstrual cycle, sexual activity, and even the quality of the actual sexual intercourse and other parameters.
What to replace vaginal?
Artificial lubrication to make love are the water and oil (fat). The second should not be used if you plan to use latex condoms, as the oil in lubricants can cause them to rupture. Should not be used as a lubricant, vaseline, baby oil or baby creams are not secure. And what exactly is it that you do not have to do is to use lubricant saliva. In the mouth there are numerous bacteria and fungi that will be very happy to explore a new territory. The benefit of the mucosa at the vaginal, and even parched — the perfect place for his penetration.
Vaginal slightly translucent, with a hue white, rather colourless. Interestingly, it is individual for each person and may vary at change of the sexual partner. And its texture and flavor vary depending on the phase of the menstrual cycle and can vary even in the real process of sexual intercourse
- phase follicular secretions vaginal is almost transparent, more liquid, a volume of 1-2 ml of the day (the strip that looks like a spot with a diameter of 2-3 cm), almost odourless or with a very weak smell sour;
- phase of ovulation, the amount increases to 4 ml per day (the size of the spot on the strip — 5 cm), increased plasticity, mucosae may appear beige shade;
- phase luteal — the secret more viscous, kiselevtsy, tint yellowish.
It is important to know that if vaginal have been won by different color and flavor — it is time to see a doctor.
The smell is the result of a too active life of bacteria and fungi that live in the vagina.
In constant dryness of the vagina you experience the following symptoms:
- the mucosa becomes thinner, the walls lose elasticity and can begin to bleed;
- during intercourse, the woman experiences discomfort (itching, burning, or even pain in severe cases itching and burning sensation she feels, even outside of the scope;
- even in the process of excitation, the amount of mucus is not increased;
- due to the fact that the urethra is located near the vagina, you may experience frequent and painful urination.
If all of a sudden the secret was not enough, you should look for the reason. We have a list of the most common: some problems are resolved quickly, while others require a trip to the doctor. The most important thing — to Target in the time, what was going on in this particular case.
Dehydration — it's not the most rare because of the lack of secretions vaginal in a world where women sometimes sit on a very strict diet, and sometimes the fitness goals of the practice of the so-called "drying". To dehydration can lead to the active use of alcohol and prolonged exposure to the heat.
The solution to the problem
To review its water regime. Every day women should drink 2-2,5 liters of water in any form. If he in addition to the visits to the gym, the liquid consumption may be higher. If we are talking about the deliberate reduction of the water content in the body, it is necessary to understand that vaginal dryness is "bell" of the body, the signs that something was wrong, and suffer the internal organs. Is it really so difficult measures needed against himself?
Hormonal balance
Sometimes, vaginal dryness is a side effect of the natural processes of the body.
The production of mucus is the result of female sex hormones estrogens. If you are not enough, the production of mucus is disturbed, developed vaginal dryness.
Fluctuations in estrogen levels occur in the following cases:
- age-related atrophy of the vaginal walls and a reduction in mucus produced, usually develops during menopause and is one of its symptoms;
- decrease of the secretion of the glands has been observed in pregnancy and breastfeeding of the child;
- some women complain of the lack of secretions vaginal, at the beginning and at the end of the menstrual cycle — in fact, during this period, estrogen levels lower, but normal healthy woman should not suffer from dryness;
- any other conditions and diseases in which decreasing the levels of estrogen in the body.
The solution to the problem
The deficiency of estrogen is treated by the introduction of the outside. This is done by rings vaginal that contains estrogen, vaginal estrogen cream or estrogen pills, which enter the vagina. Naturally, all of these methods to combat the dryness should appoint a doctor.
These funds have contraindications. For example, should not be prescribed for women diagnosed with breast cancer or endometrium, patients with vaginal bleeding, pregnant women and nursing mothers.
The medication
The reception of many drugs leads to a reduction in the production of secretions vaginal. For example, the most common oral contraceptives based on progesterone 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, and drugs having anti-estrogenic activity (to treat fibroids or endometriosis, etc.).
The solution to the problem
If the cause of the dryness is medication, you should consult with is the time it should take. Normally generation of secret restored in a short period of time after the interruption of the medication.
But sometimes you can't get rid of it, and in this case you can consult the gynecologist and the use of special means to moisturize the vagina.
The lack of a prelude to sexual intercourse
The average woman for all the excitement it is necessary 8 to 10 and sometimes even 15 minutes.
If the couple is in a hurry, then additional lubrication may not be able to be produced in the correct amount, and the vagina will become dry in a short period of time after the beginning of the contact.
The solution to the problem
To discuss foreplay with your partner. What happens is that the man is in a hurry because he feared that perhaps "do it" to the point of arousal of your partner.
In this case, you can consult an andrologist or a shop of sale of the goods on the subject of the acquisition of funds (gels, lubricants), which allows to delay the moment of orgasm.
Non-standard sexual act
Everything that goes beyond the middle of the sexual relationship, it can cause dryness of the vagina.
The list can be endless, for example: too active and prolonged contact with the partner is too rough penetration, the use of accessories that are emotionally and physically reduce a woman libido, a unique setting, the psychological predisposition of women to perform the sexual act at the time, etc.
The solution to the problem
In this case, requires the participation of the sexual partner. If the woman is in all the non-standard in terms of sexual contact satisfied, you can make use of lubricants — lubricants synthetic.
The reaction to hygiene products
It would seem, the more pure the better? In the case of the vagina, which is an ecological niche for a variety of bacteria and fungi. In the norm all of these organisms live in the vagina and maintain an acid pH.
If you overdo it with personal hygiene products containing antibacterial ingredients (triclosan, for example), it is possible to destroy the entire flora: and harmful, and your home and useful. And it dries mucous membranes, disrupts the production of secretions vaginal.
The solution to the problem
To wash only with plain warm water, without the use of special tools with anti-bacterial components. Its use is allowed on the recommendation of a doctor, usually the body has enough of the most common water treatments.
If there is no need to use tools of this type, which has to be marked "hypoallergenic" and have a pH in the range of 3.8 to 4.5, not more. Alkaline detergent with high pH (Soaps, lotions) to apply is not necessary. By the way, withering effect also have douching, vaginal shower, the pool with bleach.
Bad habits
Not negatively affects the blood vessels and therefore leads to a deterioration of blood supply of all organs of the body, including organs pelvic. The practice shows that few months after Smoking cessation the problem of vaginal dryness disappears. The negative impact of the alcohol, which, as we mentioned earlier, contributes to dehydration.
The solution to the problem
If a woman is aware that this could be a lack of lubricant in the course of sexual intercourse, best before you not to drink alcohol and to reduce the number of cigarettes smoked. It is Possible, of course.
Disease
In some diseases and conditions is also a lack of vaginal lubrication:
After removal of the ovaries reduces the level of estrogen produced, and, therefore, reducing the production of fluid vaginal. At the time of developing the syndrome of thank you, mr. sjogren, is an autoimmune connective tissue.
There are irregularities in the different glands of secretion external, including those that are involved in the development of secretions vaginal. In these patients the dryness is celebrated not only in the mouth, nose, skin and vagina.
- At the bottom of the cancer treatment methods of radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
- With endometriosis.
- When the menstrual cycle for any reason.
- In the background of inflammatory process in vagina, and urethra.
- Allergic reaction to condoms and other means to prevent pregnancy and infections during the sexual act, including spermicides.
The solution to the problem
In the presence of pathology of any kind which may cause vaginal dryness, you should discuss this problem with your doctor. In any case, should not try to fix it yourself. The disease limits the choice and can cause unpredictable reaction to something moisturizing.