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  • February 9, 2017 at 4:12 am #106375
    pollypower
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    my doctor recently said I have a dry vagina. Anyone have any insights?

    February 9, 2017 at 1:19 pm #110246
    Aunt_FloAunt_Flo
    Moderator

    Huh, they didn’t give you any tips at all @pollypower?

    I suffered from dryness when I was using tampons, but switching to the cup solved that for me. 

    February 10, 2017 at 2:13 am #110247
    CloakOfAsh
    Participant

    @Nurse_Nettie what do you think?

    February 10, 2017 at 5:37 am #110248
    Nurse_NettieNurse_Nettie
    Keymaster

    Hi @ Pollypower, vaginal dryness occurs at any age and time and there are many causes (hormonal changes, medications, soaps and washing powders, for example). Click here for more info. Using vaginal moisturisers every few days and lubricants for sex and masturbation can help relieve symptoms. These products are available at online, at pharmacies or sex shops.

    February 11, 2017 at 1:13 am #110249
    NickiPower
    Participant

    That’s really interesting @Nurse_Nettie! I’ve often wondered if stress/anxiety can play a part in it too! 

    February 13, 2017 at 3:00 am #110250
    ElleBelle
    Participant

    Could your vagina become dry if you are dehydrated @Nurse_Nettie, or are those completely different bodily systems?

    February 13, 2017 at 4:34 am #110251
    Nurse_NettieNurse_Nettie
    Keymaster

    Yes that’s right @ElleBelle! Vaginal secretions consist largely of water so if the body is dehydrated it can result in vaginal dryness too. Dehydration may also increase the risk of urinary tract infections. Keep well hydrated by drinking 2 litres of water a day!

    February 19, 2017 at 1:41 am #110252
    Kit
    Participant

    I understand your concern @pollypower. It certainly comes across like it could mean something else when your doctor mentions it!

    My doctor commented similarly once but it was only in passing and my impression from the comment was that it really meant ‘it is a little dry right now‘. I think like @Aunt_Flo I’ve found it can happen when using tampons or when a little dehydrated. I guess the opposite could feel more embarrassing in the doctor’s office (!) but what I took to understand is that there’s nothing to worry about, it happens.

    @Nurse_Nettie The link above mostly references dryness in the context of sexual activity – would it be right to presume in the context of everyday life and activity that dryness isn’t concerning? Are there any health issues or complications that can develop from prolonged dryness?

    February 19, 2017 at 11:21 pm #110253
    Nurse_NettieNurse_Nettie
    Keymaster

    Thanks for your question @Kit. That’s right, a bit of vaginal dryness itself doesn’t lead to any major health issues but ongoing vaginal or vulval dryness especially if you have discomfort could be a sign that there is something wrong and certainly should be checked out. Have a look here for more info

    February 25, 2017 at 1:33 am #110254
    NickiPower
    Participant

    Thanks for that question @ElleBelle! I didn’t realise that you could get dryness from dehydration! Makes sense. 

    February 26, 2017 at 2:14 am #110255
    kindofsquishy
    Participant

    I didn’t even know that vagina moisturisers were a thing! Are they different from regular moisturisers?

    February 27, 2017 at 1:04 am #110256
    Nurse_NettieNurse_Nettie
    Keymaster

    Yes @kindofsquishy. Vaginal moisturisers are different from regular moisturisers. Sometimes they contain hormones (like oestrogen), are usually fragrance free & made with water based or silicone based ingredients (instead of oils).

    April 7, 2017 at 2:58 am #110257
    MsBlueStreak
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    Hey @Nurse_Nettie… so based upon your information, I decided to check out the right aisle in the pharmacy… I was seriously surprised by the number of over the counter products available.

    Has anyone else done some investigating?

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