From 18 up to 50 years, with almost 17% of the fair sex face the problem of vaginal dryness, at a minimum, at the time of making love. With age, the likelihood of developing a deficiency of vaginal lubrication, only increases.
Every fourth woman between the ages of 50 and 60 years of age suffers from the lack of this valuable liquid to practise love, and 16% complain that this causes them pain. But what can be the reason?
Vaginal secret
Normal vagina should not be dry, their mucous membrane, as well as the canal of the cervix of the uterus and the fallopian tubes need constant hydration. Therefore, vaginal secret there is always, in any condition of the woman, at any age.
Vaginal or vaginal) the secret — the result of the work of several glands located on the eve of the vagina, the area of the cervix of the uterus and in the fallopian tubes. In addition, although the vagina, the glands for the generation of lubrication has not, to the best composition of a lubricant compatible with the help of transudation — penetration of the fluid portion of the blood through the wall of the capillary and the output in the vaginal cavity. The own transudate is a white (a little gray) lac, viscous liquid with slightly acidic or acidic ph (3.0 to 5.0).
Constantly produced vaginal lubricant with acidic ph protects the woman against infections and "wash" the dead skin cells, keeping the vagina clean.
Daily, the female body produces 1 to 5 ml of liquid the vaginal. This volume varies according to the state of health of the woman, the phase of their menstrual cycle, sexual activity and even the actual quality of the sexual relationship, and other parameters.
Than replace the vaginal secret?
Artificial lubrication for the practice of love are water-based and oil (fat) base. The second should not be applied, if you plan to use a latex condom, as well as oil in lubricants can cause it to rupture. It's not worth to use as a lubricant of petroleum jelly, baby oil or baby creams — they also are not secure. And what exactly you should not do is use as a lubricant of saliva. In the mouth it inhabits a wide variety of bacteria and fungi, that will only be happy to master new territories. Well, the mucous membrane of the vagina, or even dry the perfect place for penetration.
Vaginal secret — the slightly transparent, with whitish touch, yes, lacquer. Interesting, that your taste is different for each person and can vary according to the change of partner (a) sexual. And its consistency and taste vary according to the phase of the menstrual cycle and can vary even in the process of the fact the sexual relationship:
- follicular phase — the vaginal secret almost transparent, more liquid, the volume of 1-2 ml per day (in the posture it seems that the stain with a diameter of 2-3 cm), virtually odorless or very faint, acidic smell;
- the phase of ovulation — the volume increases to 4 ml per day (the size of the point of a strip 5 cm), increases the malleability, the mucosa of the vocal folds, you can receive the shade beige;
- the lutein phase — the secret still more viscous and fibrous, kiselevtsy, it becomes yellow.
It is important to know: if vaginal secret acquired remarkable colour and pronounced aroma, it's time to see a doctor.
The smell is the result of the very active life of bacteria and fungi that live in the interior of the vagina.
When the constant of vaginal dryness, you may experience the following symptoms:
- the mucosa thins, the walls lose their elasticity, they can start to bleed;
- during sexual intercourse, the woman experiences discomfort (itching, burning), or even the pain, in cases of itchiness and burning they feel, even outside of proximity;
- even in the process of excitation does not increase the amount of mucus;
- due to the fact that the urethra is near the vagina, you may experience frequent and painful need to urinate.
If, suddenly, a secret has become lost, look for the cause. We have listed the most common: some problems are solved in a simple way, while others require you to hike to your doctor. Important — the time to guide, to know what it is, in this particular case.
Dehydration is not uncommon the reason for the lack of vaginal secretion in our world, where sex, at times, to sit with very strict diet and, sometimes, in the gym to practice the so-called "drying". Dehydration can also lead is positive for the consumption of alcohol and the long-lasting presence in the heat.
Troubleshooting
Reconsider your water. On the day of the woman should drink 2-2,5 liters of water in any form. If she still visits the gym, the consumption of liquid can be increased. If it is intentionally to reduce the content of water in the body, one must understand that vaginal dryness is a "bell" of the organism, signaling that something is wrong, and suffer the internal organs. Is really need of hard measures in relation to yourself?
Violation of the hormonal balance
Sometimes, vaginal dryness — effect of natural processes, for the body.
The production of mucus — the result of the action of female sexual hormones estrogen. If not, the production of mucus is disturbed, developed vaginal dryness.
The fluctuations in the estrogen level occur in the following cases:
- age, the atrophy, the vaginal walls and reduce the volume of mucus production — usually develops in the process of menopause and is one of its symptoms;
- the reduction of the secretion of the glands can occur during the period of pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- some women complain about the lack of vaginal secretion at the beginning and end of the menstrual cycle — in fact, in this period the levels of estrogen below, but it is normal and healthy woman should not suffer from dryness;
- any other state, and of the disease, that decreases the levels of estrogen in the body.
Troubleshooting
Estrogen deficiency treated it the introduction from the outside. This is done by using the rings that contain estrogen, the vaginal cream estrogen or estrogen pills, which enter the vagina. Of course that all of these methods of dealing with drought should appoint a doctor.
Data tools are there counter-indications. For example, they can't be assigned to women with a diagnosis of breast cancer or cancer of the endometrium, patients with fluid, vaginal bleeding, pregnant women and lactating mothers.
Medicines
The reception of many drugs leads to a reduction of the output of vaginal secretion. For example, the most common of oral contraceptives on the basis of progesterone can cause vaginal dryness.
This list also includes drugs that inhibit the production of estrogen:
- cardiovascular drugs,
- low blood pressure medications (to reduce pressure),
- antidepressants,
- diuretics,
- antihistamines, in addition to drugs with antiestrogenic action (for the treatment of fibroids, or endometriosis), and Dr.
Troubleshooting
If the cause of the dryness is a medicine, it should be clarified how long it should take. Typically, the generation of the secret is restored after a short period of time after the discontinuation of the drug.
But, sometimes, cancel, and can not be, and in this case, you can consult with a gynecologist, and enjoy the special equipment for humidification of the vagina.
The lack of prelude to sexual intercourse
The average of a woman to the high degree of excitation is necessary to 8-10, and sometimes up to 15 minutes.
If the partner is in a hurry, the excess grease may simply not have the time for to produce at the right volume, and the vagina will become "dry" after a short period of time after the start of the contact.
Troubleshooting
Discuss the issue with the preliminaries of the sexual act with the partner. It turns out that the man is in a hurry, because they fear what they may "not have time" to date, the tranquility and the excitement of your partner.
In this case, it is worth to consult andrologist or a seller in a shop of goods related to the object of the acquisition means (gels, lubricants), to delay the moment of orgasm.
Custom, the sexual act
Everything that transcends the sexual act, can cause dryness of the vagina.
The list can be infinite, as, for example: very active and lasting contact with the partner, it is very resistant to penetration, the use of accessories that emotionally and physically reduce the libido of the woman, of unusual circumstances, the psychological and the lack of willingness of a woman to perform the sexual intercourse at the moment, and Dr.
Troubleshooting
And in this case, it is necessary the participation of a sexual partner. If the woman herself of all the non-standard conditions for sexual contact to serve you, you can take advantage of in lubricants — artificial lubricants.
The reaction products free
Apparently, the cleaner, the better? This is not the case of the vagina, which represents an ecological niche for a variety of different bacteria and fungi. Normal all of these micro-organisms that inhabit the vagina and support it acid ph.
If you overdo it with the tools of the free, contain components, antibacterials (triclosan, for example), you can destroy all microflora: and harmful, and their own useful. And this Sears mucous membranes, violates the production of vaginal secretion.
Troubleshooting
To wash just normal, with warm water, using special tools with anti-bacterial properties parts. The application of its allowed per the recommendation of the doctor, even the normal body missing the most common water treatments.
If, still, the need arose to use such means, then they should be tagged with "clothing" and having a ph within the 3.8 to 4.5, not more. Alkaline means high ph (soaps, lotions) apply not need. In fact, withering effect also douching is, a shower vaginal and diving lessons 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, after several months after you stop smoking the problem is the vaginal dryness disappears. The negative impact has and alcohol, which, as mentioned above, contributes to dehydration.
Troubleshooting
If the woman knows that she can occur a deficiency of lubrication during sexual intercourse, it is best not to drink alcohol and to reduce the number of cigarettes smoked. The opportunity, of course.
Disease
In certain diseases and states, also, may occur deficiency of vaginal lubrication:
After the removal of the ovaries decreases the level of estrogen produced, and, as a consequence, have reduced the volume of production of fluid vaginal. In Sjogren's syndrome develops autoimmune defeat of the connective tissue.
When are the observed irregularities in the functioning of the various glands of external secretion, including those that are involved in the production of vaginal secretion. Such patients dryness celebrated not only in the mouth, in the nose, on the skin, but also in the vagina.
- In the midst of cancer treatment techniques, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
- To endometriosis.
- Disorders of the menstrual cycle, for any reason.
- In the midst of the inflammatory processes in the region of the vagina and urethra.
- An allergic reaction to condoms and other means for the prevention of pregnancy and infections during the lesson of love, including spermicides.
Troubleshooting
If you have pathology of any kind, which can cause vaginal dryness, you should discuss this problem with your doctor. In any case, it's not worth to try to solve it alone. The disease limits the selection and may cause an unpredictable response or other tool of hydration.