So let’s start having an open conversation about vaginal health!
Your body, mind, emotions, and relationship will all thank you.
What’s causing the problem?
And these changes go well beyond vaginal dryness, hot flashes, and other physical discomforts.
And even if sex isn’t in the picture, vaginal dryness still may affect how you feel.
You may suffer from anxiety relating to worsening symptoms of dryness or discomfort.
You may be feeling older than your years (because our spirit is always youthful!
Is there anything I can do?
First, focus on all the simple stuff.
Vulvar and vaginal dryness and overall vaginal health can be tackled with various easy (and natural) approaches.
Kegel your way to improved pelvic health.
Minimize toxin exposures to your delicate lady parts.
Many soaps and bubble baths contain irritants, and some even expose you to endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
Reading labels and reducing the worst offenders can help.
Talk with your doctor.
Don’tbe embarrassed anddoproactively bring up all of your symptoms.
Research shows women routinely do not discuss vaginal dryness with their doctor.
Educate yourself about your body.
Do you know where your vulva is?
Need a little guidance?
These do not contain additional chemicals that are found in many commercial lubricants.
They can help with discomfort during intercourse, but they do not provide long-term relief.
Some of my favorites are ghee and organic coconut oil.
Fill up on probiotics and essential fats.
What are the hormone-based therapy options?
Next, educate yourself about hormone treatment options.
And the whole topic is confusing.
But it can really help.
So get educated on these options:
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It also isn’t recommended for women who’ve had breast cancer.
Androgen therapy
Few women know about locally applied androgen hormone alternatives such as DHEA.
Andresearchhas also shown DHEA can positively affect libido, arousal, and sexual satisfaction.
Why is this an important topic?
Well, it’sestimated2that many women can expect to live almost 40 percent of their lives in this discomfort.
That is just not acceptable for something that so greatly affects our quality of life.
