From 18 up to 50 years old almost 17% of the representatives of the beautiful sex are faced with the problem of vaginal dryness, at least during lovemaking. With age the probability of deficiency of vaginal lubrication only increases.
Every fourth woman aged from 50 to 60 years in deficit of this valuable fluid in pursuit of love, and 16% complain that it causes them pain. But what can be the cause?
Vaginal secrets
In the normal vagina does not have to be dry, its mucous membrane of the vagina, as well as the channel, cervix, and fallopian tubes require constant hydration. So vaginal secretion is always available, in any state of the women, at any age.
Vaginal (or vaginal) secrets is the result of the work of several glands, which is located in the eve of the vagina, in the area of the cervix and the fallopian tubes. In addition, although the vagina glands to produce lubrication does not, the optimal composition of the deletion is supported by de transudation — the penetration of the liquid part of the blood through the walls of the capillaries and out into the cavity of the vagina. Alone transudate is white (a bit grey) lac viscous liquid with a slightly acidic or acidic ph (3.0 to 5.0).
Constantly produced vaginal lubricant with an acidic ph, protects women from infections and "washes away" the dead epithelial cells while maintaining the vagina clean.
A day the female body produces from 1 to 5 ml of vaginal fluid. This volume varies depending on the state of women's health, the stage of her menstrual cycle, sexual activity, and even from the quality of itself in sexual intercourse, and other parameters.
Than replace vaginal secrets?
Artificial lubricant for lovemaking to occur on the water and the oil (fat) basis. The second should not be used if you plan to use latex condoms, because oil in lubricants can lead to their rupture. It's not worth it to use as a lubricant vaseline, baby oil or baby lotions — they are also not safe. And what exactly should I do, so use them as lubricated with saliva. In the mouth the lives of many different bacteria and fungi, which will be only to happy to master new territory. The good of the mucous membrane of the vagina, and even dry — the perfect place for their penetration.
Vaginal secrets — it is slightly transparent, with a whitish tinge, rather colourless. It is interesting that his taste is individual for each person and can vary when you change sexual partner. And his consistency and the smell changes depending on the phase of the menstrual cycle and can change even in the process itself sexual intercourse:
- follicular phase — the vaginal secret, it is almost transparent, more liquid, a volume of 1-2 ml per day (on which it looks like a spot with a diameter of 2-3 cm), practically odourless or with a very weak acid aroma;
- the phase of ovulation — volume increases up to 4 ml per day (the size of the spots on the mucosa — 5 cm), increases the ductility, mucosae, may appear beige shade;
- lutein phase — the secret of the even more viscous and stringy, kiselevtsy, obtaining a yellowish tint.
It is important to know: if vaginal secrets has gained a remarkable color and more pronounced flavor — it is time to see a doctor.
Smell — it is the result of a too active life of bacteria and fungi, that inhabit in the vagina.
At constant dryness of the vagina following symptoms are observed:
- the mucosa is thinner, the walls lose elasticity, they can start to bleed,
- during intercourse a woman is experiencing discomfort (itching, burning), or even pain, in advanced cases itching and burning sensation feels even outside the intimacy;
- even in the process of the excitement amount of mucus does not increase;
- due to the fact that the urethra is near the vagina, may be observed in the frequent and painful urge to urinate.
If suddenly the mystery became miss, it is necessary to seek the cause of it. Here are the most common: some problems are simple while others require a trip to the doctor. The main thing — in time to navigate, what's going on in this particular case.
Dehydration — it's not that rare cause of inadequate vaginal secretion in our world, where the fair sex ever sit on a fairly strict diet, and sometimes also in the fitness to practice of the so-called "drying". Dehydration can also lead to active use of alcohol and a longer stay in the heat.
The solution to the problem
Rethink your water regime. In the day, a woman should drink 2-2,5 liters of water in any form. If there is extra visits to the gym, then intake of fluids may be higher. In terms of the intentional reduction of the water content in the body, it is necessary to remember that vaginal dryness — this is the "bell" of the body, signaling that something goes wrong, and suffer from internal organs. So it really takes harsh measures against each other?
Disorders of hormonal balance
Sometimes dryness of the vagina — side-effect processes, natural to the body.
Mucus production — the result of the action of the female sex hormones estrogens. If them is not enough, the production of mucus is broken, develops vaginal dryness.
Fluctuations in estrogen levels, are reported in the following cases:
- age atrophy of the vaginal walls and a reduction in the volume provided by the mucus — usually develops during menopause and is one of its symptoms;
- reduction in the secretion of the glands observed in the period of pregnancy and breast-feeding child;
- some women complain about the lack of vaginal secretion at the beginning and at the end of the menstrual cycle — indeed, in this period the level of estrogen lower, but in a normal healthy woman should not suffer from drought;
- all other states and diseases in which decreasing the level of estrogen in the body.
The solution to the problem
Lack of estrogen may be cured by its introduction from the outside. This is done with the help of vaginal rings that contain estrogen, vaginal cream with estrogen or estrogen pills, which are introduced into the vagina. Naturally, that all of these methods to combat drought should be prescribed by a doctor.
The data means that there are no contraindications. For example, you cannot assign them to women with a diagnosis of cancer of the breast or of the endometrium, the patients with any vaginal bleeding, pregnant and nursing young mothers.
The use of drugs
The income of many drugs leads to a reduction in the formation of the vaginal secretion. For example, the most common oral contraceptives based on estrogen can cause vaginal dryness.
This list includes drugs that inhibit the production of estrogen:
- cardiovascular drugs,
- hypotensive drugs (to reduce pressure),
- antidepressants,
- diuretics,
- antihistamines, as well as drugs that have an antiestrogenic action (to treat fibroids or endometriosis), etc.
The solution to the problem
If it is the cause of the drought is taking a medicine, it is necessary to clarify how long it must take. Usually the production of secretion is recovering after a short period of time after termination of reception of medicines.
But sometimes the cancel can not be, and in this case, you can consult with the gynecologist and the use of special equipment for humidification of the vagina.
The lack of foreplay to penis act
The average woman full of excitement requires 8-10, and sometimes even 15 minutes.
If the partner is rushing, then another lubricant may just do not have time to produce in the desired range, and the vagina to become "dry" after a short time after the initiation of the contact.
The solution to the problem
Discuss foreplay with your partner. It so happens that a person is in a hurry because of fears that it can "catch" up to the moment full of excitement of your partner.
In this case, maybe it is worth it to consult with an andrologist or the seller in the store the relevant items on the topic of raising funds (gels, lubricants), which allow to obtain at the time of the onset of orgasm.
Non-standard sexual intercourse
Everything that goes beyond the boundaries of normal sexual intercourse, it can cause dryness in the vagina.
The list can be endless, for example: too active and prolonged contact with a partner, too rough penetration, the use of supplements, which are emotionally and physically lead to a decrease in female libido, unusual situation, the psychological reluctance of women to undertake sexual intercourse at this point, etc.
The solution to the problem
And in this case it is necessary to involve the sexual partner. If a woman alone all the non-standard conditions of sexual contact will suit you, it is possible to use in lubricants — synthetic lubricants.
Reaction to the means of hygiene
It would seem, the cleaner, the better? Not in the case of the vagina, which constitutes an ecological niche for a variety of bacteria and fungi. In the norm all of these microorganisms inhabit the vagina and support in the him acidic ph.
If you overdo it with the means for hygiene, which contain antibacterial ingredients (triclosan, for example), then it is possible that it will destroy the whole flora: and harmful, and his native useful. And it Sears slimy, disrupting the production of vaginal secretion.
The solution to the problem
Wash not only the usual warm water, without the use of special agents with antibacterial ingredients. Use is permissible on the basis of the recommendations of the doctor, normal body is missing most of the conventional water treatments.
However, if the need arose to use these funds, then they should be marked "hypoallergenic" and have a ph in the range of 3.8 to 4.5, not more. Alkaline products with a high ph (soaps, lotions) to use may not. By the way, withering effect have also douching, vaginal shower, and swimming lessons in the pool with bleach.
Bad habits
Smoking negatively affects the blood vessels, and therefore leads to deterioration of blood supply to all organs of the body, including the organs of small pelvis. Practice shows that in a couple of months after stopping smoking the problem of vaginal dryness disappears. Negative affect also has alcohol, which, as we wrote above, contributes to dehydration of the body.
The solution to the problem
If a woman knows about it, that he may experience a lack of lubrication in the process of sexual intercourse, it is better to before, not to consume alcohol and to reduce the number of cigarettes smoked. It is possible, of course.
Disease
While some diseases and conditions also saw the lack of vaginal lubrication:
After removal of the ovaries is reduced level produced by the estrogen, and consequently reduce the volumes of production of vaginal fluids. When the syndrome of Sjogren is developing autoimmune defeat of the connective tissue.
While the observed disorder in the functioning of the various exocrine glands, including those that are involved in the formation of the vaginal secretion. In these patients dry is celebrated not only in the mouth, in the nose, on the skin, but also in the vagina.
- On the background of the cancer treatment methods of radiation and chemotherapy.
- When endometriosis.
- In disorders of the menstrual cycle and for any reason.
- On the background of inflammatory processes in the area of the vagina and urethra.
- Allergic reaction to condoms and other means for the prevention of pregnancy and infection in pursuit of love, including spermicides.
The solution to the problem
In the presence of pathology of any kind, which may be the cause of vaginal dryness is need to consult this issue with the attending physician. In any case, it is not worth it to try to fix it yourself. The disease limits the choice and can cause unpredictable reaction to something, or otherwise a means for humidification.