Posted on May 30, 2008 in Latest News
What is vaginal dryness?
Vaginal dryness occurs in women during menopause and post-menopause phase. It also develops among women of different ages due to stress, hormonal imbalance, depression, and strained relationships with partners.
The mucous membrane lessens, causing dryness of the vaginal walls, resulting in low sex drive and irritation. Lack of estrogen or reduction in the production of this hormone is a major cause of vaginal dryness. The vaginal walls get thinner. Vaginal dryness home remedies as well as Ayurveda homeremedies and yoga help cure dryness of vagina.
Home Remedies for Vaginal Dryness
- Vitamin E oil along with herb black cohosh helps in moisturizing the vagina. Squeeze the oil of 6 vitamin E capsule into a cup. Add 5 teaspoon of black cohosh cream and mix. Apply it to the inside part as well outside of the vagina two or three times a day till relief
- Apply ½ teaspoon of comfrey salve to the vagina after bathing. Comfrey contains allantoin, which soothes irritated tissues and helps in the stimulation of new and healthy cells
- Fatty fish such as salmon and sardines as well as essential flaxseeds are a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids. These keep the cells healthy and cure infections
- Regular intake of water will keep the body properly hydrated
- Avoid bubble baths, perfumes, powder and scented soaps
- Wear cotton underwear
- Apply Vitamin E oil regularly
Ayurveda Remedies for Vaginal Dryness
- Saffron, AloVera gel, Aswagandha taken with milk in right amounts will lubricate the vagina. Aloe hydrates the female reproductive organs, keeping them youthful. This is because it contains moisturizing elements
- Oat straw maintains blood sugar levels, keeps stress and anxiety under control. These also cause vaginal dryness. A cup of oat straw keeps the female reproductive organs in good condition and helps the skin glow
- One should drink 8 to 10 glasses of water to control vaginal dryness
- Add a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds to glass of boiled water and boil it for 10 to 15 minutes. It helps increase sexual drive, maintains blood sugar levels and keeps the body system healthy
- One can lubricate the vagina with herbal oils to treat dryness
- Ginkgo Biloba, which is normally used to treat depression, can treat vaginal dryness caused due to stress and anxiety
- One can place a cotton pad soaked in sesame oil on the vagina for a week, massaging the vaginal walls. It is a natural lubricant
- One can use marigold based creams
- Yogurt should be included in one’s diet
- Take rice, barley, corn, wheat for lunch and dinner
Yoga for Vaginal Dryness
- Asanas that strengthen the pelvic area can be practiced
- Deep breathing exercises relieve you of tensions and stress. They calm and soothe the mind
- Leg exercise helps strengthen the lower back and abdominal muscles and tone up the walls of the vagina
- Several yogic postures revitalize the body and get rid of pains and ailments in the body
Vaginal dryness can cause much discomfort. Home remedies are available to provide relief from it. One can go for ayurvedic remedies as well or perhaps yoga may be a better solution. Whatever said and done, one needs a remedy that would prove to be a better solution to vagina dryness.
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