- Vag*nal moisturizers: Apply moisturizers to the inside of your Vag*nal every few days to keep your Vag*nallining healthy. Some examples include Replens™, Luvena® and KY® Liquibeads.
- Vag*nal lubricants: Apply lubricants just before sex. Healthcare providers mainly recommend water-based Vag*nallubricants. But there are also silicone-based products.
Don’t use products that aren’t meant for your Vag*nal(like face and body lotion).
If you have Vag*nal dryness with other menopause symptoms, medical treatments may be a better option. Most of these treatments work by either replacing or acting like estrogen in your body. They’re prescription-only. Medical treatments include:
- Low-dose estrogen creams, rings or tablets: You apply creams and tablets directly into your Vag*nal . You typically use them daily until you find relief, then weekly as needed. You put a ring into your Vag*nal for up to three months, then replace it.
- Ospemifene: This medication is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). You take it by mouth. It treats painful sex associated with Vag*nal atrophy.
- Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA): This is another medication that acts like estrogen. It’s a Vag*nal suppository that helps with painful sex when you’re in menopause.
- Laser therapy (MonaLisa Touch®): This therapy helps the tissues in your Vag*nal regenerate, helping it to become moist again.
Talk to your healthcare provider about the risks and benefits of these treatments.
What are the possible complications or risks of not treating it?
Vag*nal dryness isn’t dangerous. But it can greatly affect your quality of life. Without treatment, it can lead to:
- Daily discomfort
- Painful sex
- Relationship stress
- Depression or anxiety
Can this symptom be prevented?
It’s not always possible to prevent Vag*nal dryness. But you can take certain actions to help improve it, like:
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