Dryness in the vagina with menopause

Treatment of dryness in the vagina should be complex and should have an etiological focus. It is important to first eliminate the cause, and only then use the funds for treatment. There are medicamentous and non-medicamentous methods of treatment. Medical methods of treatment are aimed at eliminating the patient's complaints and symptoms using local symptomatic treatment. Non-drug treatment is aimed at correcting hormonal imbalance on the one hand and on the preventive effect on the other hand. It is very important to regulate the way of life and nutrition, which directly affects our health. First of all, during the treatment and until the symptoms disappear, it is necessary to abandon the sexual life, as this increases the trauma and reduces the barrier function. It is necessary to use local means for correcting the condition.

1. Ovestin is a hormonal remedy, the active ingredient of which is estriol from the group of short gestagenes, which makes it possible to use it as a pathogenetic agent. Estriol restores the normal function of endothelial cells and removes common symptoms of the disease by stimulating the proliferative activity of cells. It is recommended to use this preparation only against the background of the hormonal background of the patient. The way of using the drug is in tablets at the same time of the day, preferably before meals. Dosage of the drug - one tablet a day for the entire time without interruption. Possible fluid retention and headaches, so the drug is not recommended with concomitant hypertension. It is also possible the appearance of jaundice and uterine bleeding, which requires dose adjustment. Contraindications to taking the drug is the pathology of the blood coagulation system, the pathology of the coronary vessels and veins, diabetes, a history of cerebral hemorrhage or ischemic stroke. Precautions - in the case of antibiotics, the effectiveness of the drug is reduced, so you need to properly dose the drugs and take into account their interaction. 
2.  Angelica is a hormonal drug that contains oestradiol in the ovary and can be used to treat dryness in the vagina in women during menopause. The mechanism of action also lies in the pathogenetic features of the action of estrogens on cells. The drug acts in this case for hormonal inconsistency and due to this the dryness of the vagina during menopause is less pronounced. Beneficial effect of the drug due to its local effect on the endometrium and gland, by increasing secretion secretion, which helps normalize not only the dryness of the skin of the vagina, but also renews the environment for the further normal functioning of lactic acid bacteria. Due to this effect, the secretion of vaginal mucus is restored. Dosage of the drug - one vaginal tablet once a day. Precautions - In the presence of stones in the kidneys or gallbladder should be used with caution. Side effects can be in the form of allergic reactions, as well as the initial engorgement of the mammary glands, secretions from the uterus in a small amount. It is also possible to act on the central nervous system with the development of headaches, increased depression.

Lubricants for dryness of the vagina are used to eliminate discomfort during intercourse, as well as in complex treatment for faster recovery of the normal state of the vaginal mucosa. To do this, you can use gels, ointments, as well as oils with different vitamins.

3. Gynocomfort is a gel that consists of many components - chamomile, tea tree oil, mallow, panthenol and lactic acid. Due to this composition, the drug eliminates the symptoms of itching and burning, restores the affected areas of cells, moisturizes and softens the mucous membrane, preventing its damage. The drug is used in the form of a vaginal gel with an applicator. The dosage of the drug is three milliliters once a day. The way of application is to collect the gel into the applicator, insert it into the vagina and remove the applicator. Side effects can be only in the form of local irritation or redness, since the drug does not have a systemic effect.

Solcoseryl gel can also be used for treatment as a local remedy, since it has a pronounced restoring effect on the mucous membranes.

Use of funds to normalize the pH of the vagina is necessary to restore the work of lactic acid bacteria, which contributes to a better effect of other agents. Therefore, one of the components of treating dryness in the vagina is the use of probiotic topical agents.

4. Ecofemin   is a remedy that helps normalize vaginal microflora due to the content of specific lactobacilli, which have antagonistic properties in relation to pathogenic microorganisms. The main active substance of the drug is the lactobacilli of different strains, which normally colonize the vagina and help normalize the pH state. Dosage of the drug - one vaginal tablet two per day, the course of treatment - six days without breaks. The way of using the drug - it is necessary to use the suppository vaginally, but only in the absence of an active inflammatory process. Side effects are possible only in the form of unpleasant sensations of burning or itching in the vagina.
5. Calendula ointment is a remedy that is widely used in such pathology due to its natural composition and rich properties. Calendula is a natural source of mineral substances and many microelements. Flowers of marigold have in their composition vitamins of different groups - A, C, D and different microelements. This plant contains active substances and polyunsaturated acids - which improves local metabolic processes in the cell and stimulates the metabolism of the whole organism. Phytoncides are natural antibacterial substances that inhibit the multiplication of most bacteria. Flavonoids have a pronounced antioxidant property than the development of malignant processes in cells and tissues is prevented. Polyunsaturated fatty acids inhibit inflammation in the cell due to the inhibition of characteristic genes and enzyme systems. Due to its wide composition this plant is widely used in medicine and mainly in gynecology because of its useful properties: desensitizing and restoring property, bactericidal and fungistatic property, tonic and local emollient property. Also, the drug has an antispasmodic property that helps reduce local irritation and soreness.

The drug is available in a pharmacological form of ointment. For treatment, you need to make a gauze swab and moisten it in the ointment to enter the vagina twice a day - in the morning and in the evening. After the procedure, you need some time to rest, which improves the effectiveness of such local treatment due to increased absorption. The course of treatment should be at least a week, and preferably even ten days for better therapeutic effect. Side effects of the drug may be in the form of hypersensitivity and skin rashes, and local symptoms - itching, irritation, burning. Precautions - use with hay fever with caution.

Such local treatment contributes to the regression of symptoms and normalizes the glands function with an improvement in the state of the barrier function of the vagina.

Vitamins and physiotherapy can be used to improve the effect of medications, the most significant regenerating agent is vitamin A and E. Physical activity with vaginal dryness can be used with increased attention to the work of the pelvic floor muscles, which improves blood circulation and lymph flow.

Operative treatment of this pathology is not used.

Alternative treatment of dryness in the vagina

Alternative agents are preferred because they can be used for a long time without much harm to health, and sometimes they can completely eliminate the symptoms.

1. A very good and convenient means for local use is washing with medicinal solutions. For this you can use chamomile and string. Five tablespoons of chamomile grass and two spoons of a turn pour a liter of hot boiled water, and then insist for ten minutes. Warm solution should be washed twice a day.
2. To remove an itch and burning sensation the washing out for the night by a solution from a boric uterus will help. To do this, you must first take the leaves of the plant, pour them with boiled hot water and insist before the solution becomes a little warm. After that, you need to add a few drops of ampoule vitamin A and E and spend the evening hygienic procedures with this solution. The course of treatment is not less than five days.
3. A good remedy for the treatment of kraurosis is the use of sea-buckthorn. To do this, take the sea buckthorn oil, which can be purchased at the pharmacy in a jar, then make a gauze swab, apply oil on a tampon and insert into the vagina for twenty minutes. Such a product has excellent moisturizing properties that will relieve irritation and symptomatology will decrease.

Herbal treatment can be used as a tea to restore the normal function of the mucous layer of the vagina, and also as a local remedy.

1. To prepare a medicinal solution, tea is prepared from herbs, which has a hysterotropic effect. The leaves of yarrow and sage are insisted in boiled water and boiled for five to ten minutes, after which they drink tea instead of tea up to four times a day.
2. The nettle leaves in the amount of 2 tablespoons are brewed in boiled water and insisted, after which they take half a glass 2-3 times a day.
3. Plantain has a tropism to the vaginal tissue and helps to reduce the expression of itching and dryness by improving blood circulation. Also, the infusion of plantain has a calming effect. To prepare the medicine you need to take the leaves of parsley, pour them with alcohol and insist for at least three days. Take this solution should be a teaspoon in the morning and evening.

Homeopathic treatment has its advantages because of the possibility of long-term treatment and multifaceted action on the woman's body.

1. Sepia - plus is a combined homeopathic remedy, in the form of a liquid. It is available in the form of drops and the dosage of the preparation is eight drops per treatment. Method of application - the solution should be dripped into 100 milliliters of boiled water and drunk half an hour before meals. The course of treatment is not less than three months. Precautions - with recent cerebral trauma and the pathology of the vessels of the brain, use with caution. Side effects are rare, allergic skin reactions are possible.
2. Crocus is a homeopathic remedy that has a composition of organic substances and helps normalize the vaginal secretion and eliminates itching and burning, moisturizing the mucous membrane. The drug is used in the pharmacological form of homeopathic drops and dosed four drops twice a day for half an hour before meals at the same time. The course of treatment is three months. There were no side effects. Contraindications to admission Crocus - is hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.