Vaginal dryness may occur naturally or may have appeared seemingly out of the blue. It often occurs as a part of menopause as your hormones fluctuate. It may also occur as a result of a medication you are on, such as birth control pills. Some women deal with it after pregnancy or at other times when estrogen levels fall dramatically. While it may be a normal part of the aging process, it is not something with which you have to live. Today, there are numerous treatments for vaginal dryness in Houston, TX.
Over-the-Counter Treatments
The first place to start with concerns to vaginal dryness is often with over-the-counter treatments. Sometimes, all you need is a lubricant that can make sexual intercourse more comfortable. Some natural supplements also seem to help certain women and can be obtained at many drugstores. These include vitamin E, vitamin D, and maca. Always use supplements under the supervision of your practitioner.
Laser Treatments
Laser treatments can be used inside your vagina to remodel the vaginal walls, improve atrophied tissues, improve muscular tone, and improve vaginal lubrication. Taken together, all of these changes can make intercourse more pleasurable and can help you feel more youthful once again. You can talk to someone on our team to learn more about the procedure.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
When over-the-counter treatments do not work to improve vaginal dryness and symptoms are bad enough, your practitioner may recommend hormonal treatments. These can be taken in several ways, such as by mouth or topically. Low-dose vaginal estrogen creams are quite popular and can be used without much risk of side effects. Some practitioners choose estrogen rings instead, which can be placed into the vagina and are just as effective as creams in improving vaginal dryness. Vaginal DHEA is another option that often provides deeper healing in the vaginal walls and may also be good for vaginal atrophy.
MonaLisa Touch®
The Mona Lisa Touch is another treatment for vaginal dryness. This treatment comes in a series of sessions and works to reverse the effects of aging and menopause. To learn more, please contact our office to speak with one of our team members.
Once you experience vaginal dryness, you quickly realize how uncomfortable it is. Thankfully, there are several options available in Houston, TX to help you feel better and more like yourself. If you are ready to experience a better sex life despite changes in your hormones, contact our office today to explore your options. Fort Worth Center for Pelvic Medicine proudly serves the Houston, TX area with an office in Fort Worth.
