Vaginal Dryness Symptoms
Vaginal dryness symptoms can affect women of all ages, though most often
occurs during and after the menopausal transition. Vaginal dryness is usually
caused by a lack of the hormone estrogen. Soybeans plant-based substances called
isoflavones have been said to weakly mimic the action of estrogen. A diet rich
in soy foods would therefore be expected to improve symptoms of vaginal dryness.
Research studies on isoflavones are ongoing, but so far the ideal sources or
dose is still unknown.
Symptoms of Vaginal Dryness:
- A feeling of pressure
- Vaginal Itching
- Vaginal Burning
- Pain or light bleeding with sex
- Urinary frequency or urgency
Women should try to avoid certain products to relieve their symptoms of
discomfort, because in many cases they are known to irritate your vagina:
- Vinegar, yogurt or other douches
- Hand lotions
- Bubble baths
- Soaps
Always check with your doctor before using unproven therapies, especially if
you're already taking other medications or are pregnant or nursing.
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