What is vaginal dryness in women?
Many women don't understand why they experience physiological resistance despite having sexual desires. What exactly is vaginal dryness?
Gynecological experts point out: Vaginal dryness refers to a gynecological condition where married women experience a significant reduction in vaginal secretions, also known as vaginal dryness syndrome. In traditional Chinese medicine, this falls under the category of "vaginal damp-heat." Many issues can lead to vaginal dryness.
Factors leading to vaginal dryness include:
[1] Insufficient sexual arousal: When women experience sexual urges but do not reach the necessary level of arousal, or when their partner immediately "gets to the point," it can result in less body fluid secretion and cause vaginal dryness.
[2] Menopause: Menopause is considered an important cause of vaginal dryness. Due to the decrease in hormone levels, menstrual irregularities, and psychological factors, menopausal women may experience endocrine disorders, leading to vaginal dryness.
[3] Endocrine imbalance: Women over 35 who frequently experience menstrual irregularities over a period of time may be experiencing endocrine imbalance, which can reduce vaginal secretions.
[4] Psychological stress: Work and life pressures can lead to low libido, delayed sexual arousal, and vaginal dryness.
[5] Contraceptive pills: For some individuals, long-term regular use of contraceptive pills may cause vaginal dryness as a side effect due to the progestin in the medication, affecting vitality in sexual activity.
[6] Over-cleaning: Some women believe that vaginal discharge is dirty and frequently perform deep vaginal cleaning. However, such excessive cleaning can prevent the vagina from retaining necessary secretions and beneficial bacteria, resulting in vaginal dryness.
[7] Unbalanced diet: Besides vaginal dryness, if women also experience symptoms like mouth corner inflammation, dry skin, and flaking, it indicates an unbalanced diet, particularly a deficiency in vitamin B2. This condition can lead to dry vaginal walls, congested mucous membranes, and even ulcers.
[8] Vaginitis: If suffering from vaginitis, the vaginal mucosa may become congested during intercourse, reducing secretions.
Experts warn: Ignoring vaginal dryness without treatment can lead to more problems. Forced intercourse during vaginal dryness can cause vaginal congestion, swelling, mucosal damage, infection, and even trigger various diseases. Additionally, it can lead to decreased sexual desire. Long-term and repeated vaginal dryness can psychologically make one tired of sex, causing the disappearance of pleasure. Therefore, women experiencing vaginal dryness should seek treatment at a reputable hospital as soon as possible.
This article is excerpted from the official website of Changchun Gynecology Hospital. Original article address: http://www.tjfk999.com/yindaoyan/201103232195.html. For more information on gynecological diseases, please visit the official website of Changchun Gynecology Hospital.