Vaginal lubricants provide immediate relief of vaginal dryness. This condition typically occurs in postmenopausal women, although inadequate lubrication can occur at any age. Vaginal dryness is caused by a number of factors, including:
• inadequate arousal before intercourse
• disorders of the immune system
• pregnancy and childbirth
• breastfeeding
• cigarette smoking
• high stress levels
• oophrectomy (a surgical removal of the ovaries)
• cancer treatments
• menopause. The decrease in estrogen hormones caused by menopause thins vaginal walls and is characterized by vaginal dryness.
If you think you can benefit from using a vaginal lubricant, there are a variety of products available. Make sure to check the ingredient label in case you may be allergic to an ingredient in the lubricant.
Vaginal lubricants provide immediate relief of vaginal dryness.
This condition typically occurs in postmenopausal women, although
inadequate lubrication can occur at any age. Vaginal dryness is
caused by a number of factors, including:•...
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Stacy Wiegman answered:Vaginal lubricants provide immediate relief of vaginal dryness. This condition typically occurs in postmenopausal women, although inadequate lubrication can occur at any age. Vaginal dryness is caused by a number of factors, including:
