Hyaluronic Acid, Vaginal Dryness Solution

Women frequently suffer from a discomfort that affects their quality of life as well as their intimacy with their partner. This is vaginal dryness, something that can manifest itself at any age, being more frequent in the peri- or post-menopausal age, and is usually accompanied by itching, irritation, itching, sensitivity and inflammation in the vaginal area. This, in addition, causes unpleasant and/or painful sexual intercourse in the patient.

Importance of estrogens in vaginal lubrication

The fact that the vagina dries out is usually caused by a decrease in estrogen levels, i.e. the female sex hormones. These are responsible, among many other functions, for keeping the tissues of the vulva healthy and sufficiently lubricated. Thanks to estrogens the lining of the vagina produces a lubricating fluid that makes the vagina moisturized and hydrated, as well as making sexual intercourse pleasant and not painful.

If there is a decrease in estrogen levels in the body, the mucosa of the vagina shrinks, becoming thicker and reducing the lubricating fluid, which causes dryness and inflammation or vaginitis.

Why does vaginal dryness occur?

A reduction in estrogen levels may be due to:

  • Medication or hormones used in the treatment of some diseases, such as breast cancer, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, severe acne, infertility, etc. Also oral contraceptives.
  • Arrival of menopause and climacteric.
  • Removal of the ovaries.
  • Stress or depression.
  • Intense exercise.
  • Radiotherapy in the pelvic area or chemotherapy.
  • Vulvar scleroatrophic lichen

Likewise, there are also women who suffer from vaginal dryness weeks after childbirth or if they are breastfeeding, since estrogen levels are lower then. However, as time goes by, the normal levels of this hormone will recover, decreasing the discomfort due to tightness and dryness.

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Tobacco, tampons or condoms can also cause or worsen vaginal dryness, and the vagina can become more irritated if very aggressive soaps are used or if hygiene is excessive.

When to see a specialist and how will vaginal dryness be treated?

When vulvovaginal discomfort appears in the patient, an accurate diagnosis is important, as well as identifying the causes that are producing it. The symptoms and discomfort derived from vaginal dryness, if they become chronic, interfere in the quality of life of women and in their relationship with their partners.

Currently there are very effective treatments in Aesthetic Medicine to rehydrate the vaginal mucosa, due to the moisturizing effect of hyaluronic acid. In addition, sexual relations are improved and the woman’s self-esteem is reinforced. These treatments are also indicated in cases of vulvovaginal atrophy, to restore the volume of the labia majora, restore firmness to the pubis, rehydrate and tone the skin.

This treatment has very good results when combined with injected growth factors (Platelet Rich Plasma).

Treatments are performed with small injections of cross-linked hyaluronic acid in the area to be treated. No recovery time is necessary and the patient can return to work or her usual routine immediately after the treatment. It consists of a single session, is performed in the same office on an outpatient basis and the effects last between 8 and 12 months.