Natural solutions for vaginal dryness, soreness and irritation

1. Solutions for vaginal
dryness, soreness and
irritation

2.  Vaginal dryness is one of the
complaints that women find most
embarrassing to talk about.
 It can cause a lot of friction in the
bedroom even if you have a
supportive & understanding partner.
 It doesn’t just affect peri-menopausal
and menopausal women.

3.  Vaginal dryness may also occur during
pregnancy and breastfeeding.
 There are many different options to
choose from.
 You may have to experiment to find
one that works for you.
 Consult your doctor if you’re pregnant
or breastfeeding.

4. Water is life
 Drink lots of water. Many of us are
slightly dehydrated because we don’t
drink enough water.
 Drinking plenty of water will help to
give the vaginal tissues a little more
moisture.
 You also need lots of water to help
your body get rid of waste from the
body. This will improve your general
health.

5. Use it or lose it
 Have regular intercourse.
 Vaginal intercourse once or twice a
week helps the vagina stay moist and
retain more elasticity.
 Regular intercourse also encourages
natural lubrication

6.  Don’t douche. It changes the balance
in the vagina and increases chances
of getting infections. Try this douching
alternative.
 Avoid harsh soaps, chemicals and
deodorants in the vaginal area.
 Try baby soap, baby shampoo or a
feminine wash for sensitive skin like
Summer’s Eve.

7. Bioidentical pyhtoestrogen
cream
 Replaces estrogen lacking after
menopause
 Restores moisture over several
weeks.
 Can be applied inside the vagina.
 Can be combined with a natural
progesterone cream.
 Avoid estrogens if you have had
uterine or breast cancer in the past.

8. Vaginal moisturizers
 These are creams that help to rebuild
vaginal moisture.
 They increase acidity of the vagina
which leads to fewer vaginal
infections.
 Effects tend to last for about 3 days.
 Examples include
Replens, Vagisil, and KY liquibeads.

9. Vaginal lubricants
 Can be used with vaginal moisturizers.
 Effects less long lasting than vaginal
moisturizers.
 Water-based lubricants are ideal.
 Examples include I-D Glide, Liquid
Silk and Pjur Bodyglide.

10. Essential fatty acids
Take lots of omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty
acids which you will find in:
fish and flaxseed oil,
evening primrose and borage oil
olive oil
They give the body the material it
needs to produce hormones which will
help to relieve the dryness.

11. Vitamin E
 The natural form of vitamin E can
relieve vaginal irritation and dryness.
 Helps to rebuild the vaginal tissues.
 Can puncture a 400IU capsule and
insert into the vagina twice daily and
then less frequently as the dryness
improves.
 Can also use Vitamin E suppositories
e.g Carlson’s.

12. For more information about vaginal
dryness, vaginal moisturizers and
lubricants and natural treatments for
vaginal dryness visit
MenopauseLifestyle.com.