Here Are Several Causes And Cures For Dryness ‘Down There’

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Estrogen therapy

Depending on the severity and the cause of the issue, your doctor might recommend estrogen therapy. There are several kinds of estrogen therapy available. There is the obvious path of taking an estrogen pill. However, some women do not want their estrogen therapy to affect their entire body. Some women cannot take an estrogen pill and need something that will only treat the affected area. For those, there are estrogen suppositories, vaginal rings, and creams. These can be less impactful on the whole body, treating just the vaginal dryness. They can also be preferred to remembering to take a pill. An article republished in the National Library of Medicine found that as many as one third of women who do not use an estrogen treatment post-menopause will suffer vaginal dryness. Estrogen patches are another option. These, however, also impact the entire body. Speak to your doctor about which treatment is best for your situation.