Diagnosis and Treatment of Vaginal Atrophy

[Elain Mullins]

Vaginal atrophy is a physical condition that occurs during or after menopause of females. It is a syndrome when the person experiences thinness, dryness, and inflammation in the vagina.



Therefore, when it is time for intercourse, the individual feels pain not to have proper lubrication in the area.



It happens due to the lack of estrogen production in the body. It is prevalent in women after the age of forty-five. Also, some females can experience the condition at an earlier age if she has been encountering several medical conditions lately.



So, the diagnosis and treatment of vaginal atrophy are discussed in this article.



Diagnosis of Vaginal Atrophy



Diagnosis of vaginal atrophy may include a pelvic exam, urine test, and acid balance test. The pelvic exam means when the doctor feels the pelvic organs and examines your external genitalia, cervix, and vagina, visually.



The urine test leads to collect and test your urine to examine urine symptoms. The acid balance test would involve taking a sample of your vaginal fluids to check the acid balance.



Your physician may recommend a few options as the treatment, which is mentioned as follows.



Vaginal Moisturizers: You can try a vaginal moisturizer to provide moisture to your vaginal area. The doctor may recommend you to apply the moisturizer a few weeks. It is better to use a moisturizer instead of using a lubricant as the moisturizers last longer.



Water-based Lubricants: These lubricants are recommended to apply just before having intercourse or sexual activity. It helps to reduce discomfort or pain caused by vaginal atrophy. You have to choose such products that do not contain warming properties, or glycerine because some women may experience irritation with it.



Also, try to avoid the petroleum jelly or other petroleum-based products with condoms for lubrication. Petroleum can break down the condoms on contact.



Treatment of Vaginal Atrophy



The best way to treat vaginal atrophy is to change your lifestyle and using home remedies. Women prefer natural remedies in such cases; therefore, you can rely on Vuvatech natural treatments for vaginal atrophy.



You should get control of your food habits. Quit smoking, alcohol consuming, and wearing perfumed products (soaps, deodorants, perfumes, etc.). You have to make a habit of regular exercising and keeping your body hydrated. Also, take your doctor’s prescription for other dietary and medications or supplements you need to consume.