Vaginal dryness - What is lack of lubrication?
Vaginal dryness, that is, the vagina's lack of wetness during sexual intercourse and its lubrication is less than normal, is a frequently encountered sexual problem that negatively affects people's lives.
Before moving on to information about vaginal dryness and lack of wetting, let's give some information about the anatomy of the vagina.
What is the Structure of the Vagina? Vagina Anatomy
Vagina (vagina, vagina) is a unique organ in every aspect of a woman.
Vagina has many functions in terms of both its anatomical structure and function. It has perfections.
This organ, which is 8-10 centimeters long and whose lower and upper walls are normally adjacent to each other, is opened transversely like an "accordion" during birth or with the entrance of the penis. It also opens longitudinally, stretches and expands.
Thanks to this stretching ability of the vagina, during birth; A baby with a head diameter of approximately 10 cm, a body of 50-52 cm and an average weight of 3500-4000 grams can emerge. Or, in this way, she can take a 14-18 cm penis inside during sexual intercourse. The vaginal structure is shaped like the letter S in longitudinal section and the letter H in horizontal section.
Because the vaginal walls are jagged, sexual pleasure increases with each entry and exit of the penis. If the vagina were shaped like a straight canal, it would not be possible for both men and women to experience such pleasure during sexual penetration.
Secretion-producing glands outside the vagina
Vagina It does not contain oil and sweat glands. However, they are secretory glands located just outside the vagina (the entrance to the vagina) and provide wetting. The most commonly known among these glands are the "Bartolin" glands, which are located right and left at the bottom of the entrance, and the "Skene" glands, which are spread around the urinary hole at the top.
Both groups of glands are present. Its feature is to ensure the lubrication of the vaginal area, especially during sexual intercourse. Because vaginal dryness also causes problems such as pain, burning and bleeding during sexual intercourse. even let it go During sexual intercourse, even when a woman normally walks, the inner lips rub against each other and the dryness of this area can cause irritation.
What is the G spot? Where is the G spot?
In women, Skene's glands are located more densely on the upper wall of the vagina, just below the urinary tract, 2-3 cm inside.
Where Skene's glands are concentrated It is known that this area is more sensitive than other parts of the vagina and plays a role in the orgasm function. This area is known as the “G spot”.
Vaginal lubrication (vaginal lubrication)
Lubrication, that is, “vaginal lubrication (vaginal wetting, watering) )” is the irrigating and wetting of the vagina thanks to the fluids secreted from the cells that form the vaginal wall and the vaginal glands.
Some viruses such as AIDS or Hepatitis B and C may be present in these secretions that provide vaginal lubrication. For this reason, it is important to be careful during sexual intercourse and use a condom to avoid contracting diseases.
Lubrication may sometimes be less than normal during sexual intercourse. This is generally a condition associated with lack of pleasure in sexual intercourse or lack of sexual desire. Good sexual satisfaction also reduces vaginal lubrication. However, this is not an absolute rule; As a matter of fact, some women may experience less wetting during intercourse even though they experience pleasure, and sometimes the pleasure may be less even though there is a lot of wetting.
On the other hand, some women experience more vaginal watering during sexual intercourse than normal. Sensitivity and pleasure may also decrease. Some sounds can even be heard from inside. In some people, these sounds coming from the vagina may become a problem by causing their concentration to deteriorate.
REASONS OF VAGINAL DRYness
Vaginal dryness ( Causes of lack of wetness in the vagina:
Menopause
Increase in milk hormone (Hyperprolactinemia)
Vaginal infections
Some medications used
Excessive stress
Disruption of vaginal flora
Washing the inside of the vagina (Vaginal shower)
Too many suppositories into the vagina insertion of tampons and medications
Causes of vaginal dryness (lack of wetness in the vagina) related to sexuality:
Sexual reluctance
Sexual arousal problem
Sexual partner Incompatibility with women, insecurity, communication problems
Pain during sexual intercourse (Dyspareunia) and Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome
Vaginal dryness during menopause
Lack of vaginal lubrication is often a hormonal problem. It occurs with the decrease in estrogen hormone during menopause. Local (regional) effective vaginal suppositories or creams given during this period will also be a solution to vaginal dryness and relationship problems caused by dryness.
High prolactin hormone levels are the cause of vaginal dryness
Increased "prolactin (milk hormone)" during postpartum, puerperal and breastfeeding periods can suppress the estrogen hormone in women and cause dryness in the vagina. Sometimes, other than these periods, "adenomas in the pituitary gland" (benign pituitary tumors) may also cause milk discharge from the breasts (galactorrhea) and decreased vaginal watering.
Vaginal infections, some of the drugs used Medications, hyperprolactinemia (high levels of prolactin hormone), vaginal showering (washing the inside of the vagina), stress, vaginal suppositories and medications can also cause complaints of dryness in the vagina.
Dyspareunia, also called "sexual intercourse" There is also vaginal dryness in case of “pain during pregnancy”. The underlying reason for this is that the person cannot be stimulated due to pain during intercourse and therefore the glands do not produce secretion.
VAGINAL DRYING TREATMENT AND PRECAUTIONS
Treatment of vaginal dryness is also directed towards the cause.
If there is high prolactin hormone, this can be corrected. (With drugs or surgery)
In cases of estrogen deficiency, such as in menopause, local and systemic hormonal drug treatments can be applied. (Suppositories, ovules or creams containing estrogen)
If they are due to vaginal infections, the infections can be treated.
If there is dyspareunia, the causes should be investigated and the appropriate treatment method should be applied.
Vulvar vestibulitis syndrome. (vvs) treatment is surgical.
Sexual reluctance and arousal problems should be treated with sexual therapies.
Use of vaginal lubricants (vaginal lubricant Medicinal products that lubricate the vagina during sexual intercourse and thus facilitate penetration are called "vaginal lubricants".
If no cause for vaginal dryness is found, lubricants called lubricants can be used.
These lubricants (vaginal lubricants) are available in pharmacies as suppositories, creams, gels, sprays or creams in applicators. It is marketed as.
Our company recommends choosing lubricants that are not allergenic or irritating, suitable for vaginal PH (acid PH) and water-based
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Vaginal dryness problem must be treated!
Those who have vaginal dryness problems may become distant from sexuality over time due to pain and suffering during sexual intercourse (dyspareunia problem). This can lead to problems in the couple's relationship, marital problems and loss of self-confidence. For this reason, women experiencing vaginal dryness should definitely be treated with appropriate treatment methods.
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