The vagina should be well lubricated for a healthy and painless sexual intercourse. Wetting the vaginal canal with the glands is called "vaginal wetting (vaginal lubrication)".
What is vaginal dryness?
Bartholin and Skene glands at the entrance of the vagina secrete a transparent and slippery liquid for the vagina. If the lubricity of the vagina is not sufficient during sexual intercourse, this situation is called "vaginal dryness". In such a case, sexual intercourse may be painful for the woman.
What are the causes of vaginal dryness?
Vaginal dryness occurs as a result of decreased secretion of vaginal fluid due to the low level of estrogen hormone with menopause. The causes of vaginal dryness in women are;
Lack of adequate sexual stimulation (short duration of foreplay) Sexual coldness and reluctance, Depression, Pain during sexual intercourse (dyspareunia), Some medications used (antidepressants, blood pressure medications, etc.) Vaginal infections, Hormonal imbalances, Breastfeeding (lactation) period.
How is vaginal dryness treated?
After the cause of vaginal dryness is determined, treatment is planned for the cause.
In the presence of infection, antibiotic and suppository treatments are administered.
There are gels, creams and suppositories that increase vaginal lubricity for women with vaginal dryness. These drugs are called "vaginal lubricants." To reach us, you can use the contact form on our website or call 444 0436.
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