VAGINAL ATROPHY IN THE MENOPAUSE
Menopause is a stage in which a woman experiences profound changes in her body.
It is common for symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, headaches, etc. to occur. All of these are talked about without problem, but there are others that are more difficult for women to detect or that are not so easy to recognize. One of the most common is vaginal atrophy and sometimes the woman does not look for a way to treat it out of shame.
It is produced by lowering the level of estrogen in your body. This lower amount of hormones has the consequence that the sexual life of women is greatly affected.
About 50% of women experience vaginal atrophy during menopause. Therefore, it is advisable that when you notice the first symptom, go to the gynecologist so that he can accurately diagnose the hormonal disorder.
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Sexuality is greatly affected when a woman suffers from vaginal atrophy if she does not treat it. It can lead women to prefer not to have a sexual life, since the problems and pains that relationships cause lead them to lose all interest.
in them.
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The lack of lubrication is one of the most frequent consequences of vaginal atrophy. This causes others such as pain and discomfort when having sex. Friction during sexual activity can cause wounds and injuries due to lack of lubrication.
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It is advisable to try to have regular sexual activity and if not, the use of dilators can help maintain the elasticity of the vaginal walls.
In addition to the symptoms related to sexuality, we have to add the possibility of urinary incontinence and pain when urinating.
In case you perceive any of the symptoms, consult your doctor about vaginal atrophy and do not take it as something unimportant and much less something that causes you shame, since it is common in half of women at that stage of their lives .
The gynecologist, after the pertinent review, will check if the woman has vaginal atrophy and if so, the degree to which the disorder is found, in order to treat it in one way or another.
In the case of milder atrophies, it will be enough to use vaginal moisturizers and lubricants. They will replace the lubrication that the woman herself should secrete and that right now she does not. With them it will be achieved that the penetration is not as annoying and painful as it was until now.
In the most advanced cases, a hormonal treatment will be prescribed to replace the estrogens that have disappeared from the woman's body. The results do not take long to appear and its effectiveness makes the symptoms gradually reduce.
Also will recommend following lifestyle habits that are as healthy as possible. It is important to follow a balanced diet, practice physical exercise and reduce or eliminate habits such as tobacco or alcohol, since these cause the de estrogen level to decrease.
The newest treatment is the infiltration of hyaluronic acid in the area.
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Hyaluronic acid is not an external component of our body, since it is found in the dermis and mucous membranes. Its function is to capture water, being one of those responsible for hydration, elasticity and skin tone. With menopause and age, it decreases and this helps atrophy of the mucosa that causes itching, discomfort, vulvodynia (pain in the vulva), dyspareunia (pain during sexual intercourse) and increased risk of infections. .
The treatment consists of the infiltration of hyaluronic acid in the area, by an experienced medical professional. It is painless since a previous local anesthesia is performed in the area.
The amount to be injected varies according to the needs of the patient and the medical diagnosis. The results are noticeable from the beginning and usually last between 6 or 8 months, with which a second session will be needed to increase the result.
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Higher density hyaluronic acid can be used to reduce the aesthetic effects of menopause and age on the labia majora and mons pubis. It manages to improve the appearance and restore its volume and firmness.
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