Reasons and remedies for the treatment of dryness in the intimate area during menopause. Itchy labia - a norm or a sign of a gynecological disease

A fairly common problem of the intimate area in women is itching of the labia, both small and large. It becomes so intolerable that it significantly affects the quality of life. A woman cannot normally go about her business during the day and sleep at night. But this is not an isolated symptom. Most likely, the following will also join:

redness and swelling of the genitals;
the appearance of discharge with a specific, unpleasant odor;
cracks and minor abrasions arising from mechanical impact on the external genital organs (a woman simply cannot but itch "there", since the sensations, frankly, are hellish);
due to the presence of damage, pain and burning sensation appear during urination;
soreness of sexual contact.

In the normal state of the genitourinary sphere, in particular the external organs, there are no such sensations a priori. So what do these symptoms indicate? Why are the labia itchy?

Causes of the phenomenon

Genital itching can tell about many problems in a woman's body, including diseases of the genital area. But the reasons for this manifestation are very diverse. First, we will consider subjective factors that directly depend on the person and can be eliminated even before the appearance of such a clinical picture, if you know about them.

First of all, treatment with some drugs is uncontrolled, independent, unjustified or inadequate. This group includes agents that affect the microflora of the whole organism (antibiotics, sulfonamides and some others). Very often women resort to their imaginary "help", based on previous experience of treatment, which was once prescribed by a doctor. But even with the same disease at different periods of a person's life, they can be treated with different means. This must be taken into account and contact a specialist without fail.
The use of substandard or unsuitable personal hygiene products. This includes toilet paper, panty liners for both critical days and daily pads. If the use of pads during menstruation is not questioned, then "dailies" are a disaster for the female body, according to all gynecologists without exception. Especially if you change them less often than once every two hours. An environment favorable in all respects is created for the development of pathogenic and opportunistic microflora. Also, these funds, especially with fragrances and impregnations, may cause allergic reactions.
Allergy to contraceptives, mostly to condoms. They are coated with a special lubricant, which can cause both irritation and a more serious reaction in the body.
Tight synthetic underwear creates a "greenhouse effect" and bacteria "applaud while standing" such respect for them. As a result, itching on the labia.
Frequent change of sexual partners leads to a violation of the microflora of the vagina, which becomes the cause of discomfort. You can also note rough sex, in which microtraumas of the mucous membranes of the genitals are possible, both inside and outside.
Non-observance or excessive adherence to genital hygiene. Here, the Polish proverb fully works: “Sho zanadto, then it’s not healthy”. Both rare hygiene procedures, and too frequent, using aggressive products for intimate areas (radically affecting the pH of the skin) lead to an imbalance of microflora.
Depilation of the deep bikini area. The method and place of the procedure does not really matter. The individual characteristics of the body, skin sensitivity, the presence of accompanying factors can provoke itching, even if the manipulation was not carried out for the first time.

Now let's consider the objective factors (although if you look at them, they can be classified as conditionally subjective, since their presence entirely depends on an adequate response to the early manifestation of the problem).

changes in hormonal status (puberty, pregnancy, menopause, some hormonal pathologies, taking hormonal contraception for a long time);
a small amount of vaginal lubrication - can occur both due to hormonal disruptions and as a physiological feature;
infectious pathologies transmitted during sexual intercourse without barrier contraceptives, venereal diseases;
fungal and bacterial lesions of the mucous membranes of the genital organs;
metabolic disorders, weakening of immunity;
stressful situations that arise regularly or a long stay in a state of psychological overstrain, prolonged depression;
diseases of the pelvic organs, gastrointestinal tract (especially accompanied by dysbiosis);
blood diseases and oncology.

Also, this can include the effect of the thermal factor - overheating or hypothermia of the body, which ultimately leads to a violation of the immune response.

Itching without discharge

Itching in the labia majora and labia minora without discharge may indicate a pathology such as vulvodynia. It is a non-infectious disease, the nature of which is allergy or neuropathy.

Symptoms of the pathology are itching and pain in the intimate area, which cause severe discomfort. There are sensations from nowhere, mainly in women of fertile age. The causes of the pathology are different: childbirth, abortion, rough sex, trauma to the genitals. The likelihood of this disease occurring against the background of stress or depression.

If an allergen acts as a provocateur of the disease, it is important to find out its nature and eliminate the presence in everyday life. The itching will become less and eventually disappear altogether.

But often women with just such a pathology require the help of not only a gynecologist, but also a psychotherapist or neurologist. Not only antihistamines, baths and local remedies for itching can be prescribed, but also antidepressants.

Itching with discharge

Against the background of changes in hormonal levels, unpleasant symptoms in the groin area such as itching and vaginal discharge may develop. The perineum itches, swells, there is an unpleasant-looking and smelling discharge. This phenomenon is observed in women during pregnancy, after childbirth during lactation, in adolescent girls at the stage of the formation of the menstrual cycle and in women in menopause.

It is necessary to seek help, even if the symptoms gradually disappear on their own. It is necessary to find out the cause of the phenomenon, prescribe adequate treatment so as not to cause complications. This is especially important while waiting for a baby, since a mother can infect her child, if not in the womb, then during birth.

Another serious pathology that may be indicated by symptoms such as itching with discharge is endometritis. In this state, the walls of the uterus grow against the background of the progression of the inflammatory process. The labia majora are swollen, the body temperature rises. The reasons for this condition can be both banal inflammation and the presence of neoplasms, including cancerous ones.

Itching, burning, swelling and the presence of discharge during the development of a number of pathologies are also noted. Their timely treatment will save you from a whole heap of problems. And for women of childbearing age, it will eliminate the risk of infertility.

Thrush

Almost 80% of women at least once in their life have experienced a symptom when the labia minora itch, and so intensely that it is impossible to sit quietly. In addition, white discharge is added, resembling sour milk or cottage cheese. The smell is appropriate - sour, unpleasant, sometimes with onion "notes". This is candidiasis, but simply thrush.

The causative agent of the disease is a representative of the conditionally pathogenic flora, a fungus of the genus Candida. He lives in the body of almost every healthy woman, without causing her trouble, but for the time being. And this time comes along with a decrease in the level of lactobacilli, which "play the first violin in the orchestra" of the microflora of the genitals, the vagina in particular.

The following signs of pathology are also present:

burning and soreness when urinating;
swelling of the labia majora and labia majora;
redness of the entire perineum, accompanied by discomfort;
the formation of plaque on the genitals, resembling sour milk.

Herpes

Most of the itching of the labia majora is caused by a herpes infection. Small ones are also involved in the process, but it is the big ones that take the main and first "blow".

The disease, as a rule, is a consequence of hypothermia or overheating of the body, a complication of a cold or viral disease. Symptoms are as follows (ascending):

redness of the outer labia, itching, swelling;
the transition of the same process to the small lips;
there is a burning sensation, bloating;
the final stage is a bubbly rash.

The most correct way out of this situation would be an immediate visit to the hospital to determine the cause and purpose of therapy.

Sexual and household infections

There are a number of diseases in which itching of the intimate area with discharge indicates infection either at home or during unprotected sex. The route of infection, of course, is important, but the clinical picture is unlikely to change from this, as well as the discomfort delivered.

Epidermophytosis inguinal is not a sexually transmitted disease. You can get it by using other people's personal hygiene products, visiting public saunas and baths, swimming pools, using non-sterile gynecological instruments.
Vaginal dysbiosis can occur for several reasons. Among the most common are the sexual route and the presence of the same process in the intestine. A decrease in the level of lactobacilli makes it possible to develop Gardnerella vaginalis, which are present in small quantities in the normal microflora.
Trichomoniasis is a purely sexual ailment. It is transmitted during sex with a sick partner and manifests itself as soreness during urination, burning and itching of the labia minora, yellow discharge, and smelling foul.

An extremely rare causative agent of itching in the groin is pubic lice and itch mites. Lice are transmitted through sexual intercourse, scabies - through household use. Treatment in both cases is short-lived and consists in the use of local remedies.

The main thing is prevention

A number of measures can be taken to prevent the labia from scratching in principle, or this phenomenon has become rare and quickly eliminated. There are five rules of behavior that will help you avoid uncomfortable symptoms, and, therefore, the root causes of their occurrence.

Personal hygiene. Use only individual products (soap, gels with neutral pH, other special detergents), towels, napkins. It is advisable to wash it off twice a day, with decoctions of medicinal herbs-antiseptics or a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
If such a nuisance has already happened, during therapy, refuse to use cosmetics for intimate hygiene. And if vaginal dryness is caused by physiological reasons, use medications prescribed by a gynecologist.
Diet, especially during pregnancy. Intestinal dysbiosis tends to "play out" against the background of consumption of spicy, spicy, fried and too salty foods. It is necessary to reduce their consumption, at least during the period of gestation.
Do not use panty liners regularly. They contribute to the development of bacterial microflora, which provokes itching and discharge.
Regular preventive consultations with a gynecologist - twice a year. This will help to identify diseases of the reproductive system, which can be latent and not disturb for the time being.

Wearing tight synthetic underwear, tight-fitting trousers, hypothermia or overheating of the body are the causes of various diseases of the intimate sphere.

Itching in the intimate area is a cause for concern in any case. The only thing that will help with such a problem is a qualified doctor.

A delicate problem - dry labia, can at least occasionally overtake almost any woman. A similar unpleasant condition often occurs in women in the period before and after menopause. However, vaginal dryness, like a number of painful conditions, is now noticeably younger, so this problem often worries young women.

To give significance to this, not so rare phenomenon in our latitudes, the term was assigned to it atrophic vaginitis, but it is only an irritation of the vagina, which is a consequence of the thinning and wrinkling of the tissues of the walls of this intimate organ, and a decrease in the amount of natural lubricant that is released from it. manifests itself in the form of discomfort and pain during intercourse. In addition, bleeding of the walls of the vagina may also occur due to microtraumas that occurred during the performance of intercourse without the necessary natural moisturizing of the vagina. In this case, itching and burning are usually annoying. Another unpleasant sign is the frequent and obvious urge to urinate.

Only at the moment of sexual arousal does a woman develop a release of moisturizing lubricant by the walls of the vagina. Dryness is felt when fluid either stops being produced or is not produced in sufficient quantities.

The main causes of dry labia

During menopause, the level of estrogen decreases, which is responsible for keeping the vagina in normal conditions of moisture and acidity. With a decrease, the natural defenses are weakened, which, given the thinning of the vaginal tissues, favors the penetration of infections, which is why the likelihood of open ulcers or cracks on the walls of the vagina increases.

Dry labia may also occur as a result of allergic reactions to a number of hygiene products, such as lotions, soaps, gels, perfumes and others, which contain harsh alkalis. When choosing preparations for intimate hygiene, one should prefer hypoallergenic products without the inclusion of dyes and fragrances, with a pH level of four to four and a half, but the inclusion of fats should be quite noticeable. However, you should not use such funds specifically to reduce the dryness of the labia, it is fraught with irritation or, worse, an inflammatory process.

The use of medications that suppress estrogen levels can also very well be the cause of vaginal dryness. These are, for example, antidepressants, atropine, drugs that lower blood pressure, desensitizing drugs, drugs for the treatment of uterine fibroids, diuretics, antihistamines, cardiovascular and stimulating drugs.

The causes of dry labia are oral contraceptives, in particular mini-drank with the use of progesterone.

A feeling of dryness in the vagina also occurs in the last days before the onset of menstruation. Here, too, the level of estrogen is significantly reduced, and the level of progesterone is increased, this leads to dryness.

Unnecessary habits, such as smoking and alcohol, disrupt the work of internal organs, and cause a change in hormonal levels. Reduced blood flow to the vagina is fraught with atrophic changes. Smoking negates the beneficial effects of estrogen on the body.

Chemotherapy and radiation treatment, in case of a malignant tumor, unambiguously inhibits the functions of internal organs, including the genital area.

Frequent and not always justified douching can contribute to the onset of dryness, since they disrupt the normal microflora of the vagina and damage the tissues of the vagina.

Itching is understood as an unpleasant sensation that makes a person constantly scratch the problem area. It can cause particular discomfort if it affects the female labia minora. If itching constantly worries the fairer sex, you need to be wary and pay attention to other accompanying signs of the problem. This material will help you understand why small lips itch in women and what to do in such cases.

Itching in the area of small lips: causes that provoke the problem

Gynecological practice speaks of a wide range of reasons that can cause itching and burning in the area of the small lips. This is about:

poor hygiene;
wearing underwear based on synthetic fibers;
many hours of using a tampon (the allowable limit is 3 hours);
frequent washing with ordinary soap;
allergies to the product used for intimate hygiene;
injuries after intimate relationships;
overheating or hypothermia;
stress and too frequent nervous strain;
irritation that provoked shaving of the intimate area;
pubic lice bites;
the consequences of taking strong drugs;
inflammation of an infectious or non-infectious type;
the development of cancer.

Small lips itch without discharge: key reasons and features of medical tactics

If the patient complains to the doctor about discomfort in the area of the small lips without any discharge, as well as edema, the doctor diagnoses her - vulvodynia... When talking about vulvodynia, you can breathe easily, since the problem is not infectious. There are two reasons for vulvodynia - allergy or neuropathy.

Important! Usually vulvodynia occurs in women of reproductive age. With itching, a woman cannot fully engage in everyday activities. Depression is often associated with vulvodynia.

When a doctor sees vulvodynia in a patient, he sends her for tests to identify a specific cause. Tests are prescribed so that the doctor excludes a genital infection. In some cases, an ultrasound scan may be prescribed. Also, the patient can be referred to an allergist and psychologist / neuropathologist. The help of a psychologist or neuropathologist may be necessary when the itching is caused by nervous tension.

Based on the test results, the doctor will be able to find out what caused the itching of the small lips without discharge. Depending on the cause, the doctor will prescribe a treatment that will remove the problem and eliminate the burning sensation in the sensitive intimate area.

Itching and burning in the area of the small lips, which are accompanied by edema and discharge

Very often, from the fairer sex you can hear complaints about itching of the small lips and white discharge. Doctors, upon learning about the discharge, immediately assume the presence thrush(fungi of the genus Candida). There may be candidiasis in women for various reasons. It can be provoked by:

a sharp weakening of immunity;
taking antibiotics;
the presence of diabetes mellitus (it has been proven that it is he who often provokes the appearance of thrush);
hormonal disbalance;
improper nutrition;
avitaminosis;
often occurring hypothermia.

If a girl has unusual discharge, her small lips become inflamed and itch, it is worth visiting a specialist. A doctor's visit is also needed when the symptoms gradually go away. Doctors say that vaginal discharge can also occur with endometritis. If it was he who caused the discharge, the doctor will sound the alarm, since endometritis speaks of pathological processes in the uterus.

Itching in the area of small lips can also occur when herpes... But it usually extends to the labia majora. Herpesvirus infection can occur if a woman is too cold / overheated, has had a viral infection, or has had sexual contact with a partner who has herpes.

If a carrier of a herpesvirus infection ignores the itching of the labia minora and redness, new problems may await her soon. Severe redness of the outer labia will cause swelling of the labia minora and itching, after which painful blistering rashes can be observed on the labia minora.

Usually, doctors prescribe to patients with the problems described above, anti-inflammatory drugs that eliminate annoying itching, and various antimicrobial agents. During the treatment period, the patient should not be hypothermic or nervous. Hygiene must also be carefully monitored.

Important! If the small lips are swollen and itchy, you should pay attention to hygiene. It is important to remember about the individual means that a woman should use. The woman should have a pH-neutral intimate gel. It's also important to change your personal towel frequently.

A woman should wash herself twice a day using herbal antiseptics.

Also, doctors advise women who have itchy small lips, no discharge, for the period of treatment to abandon cosmetic gels that are used for washing. It is also necessary to adjust nutrition, giving up fast foods, smoked meats, fatty, spicy, sweet and overcooked foods.

Important! It is worth forgetting about everyday pads, because they contribute to the development of bacterial vaginal lesions.

The girl has reddening of the small lips and itching: what could be the cause and how to save the child from the problem?

Small lips can become inflamed and itchy in little girls for the following reasons:

the ingress of fungi into the girl's vagina or the progression of pathogenic aerobic, anaerobic flora in it, specific infections (gonococcus, chlamydia);
helminthic lesions of the body;
ingress of foreign bodies (blades of grass, grains of sand);
violations of the body's reactivity during the progression of a secondary infection (during chronic tonsillitis, diphtheria, caries);
allergies (for example, to chocolate or citrus fruits).

In rare cases, this problem can be caused by diapers, tight underwear, the wrong principle of washing the baby.

In order for the doctor to clearly say what provoked the inflammation of the labia minora in the girl, a vulvoscopy, a smear and bacterial culture for microflora are prescribed. They also take blood from girls for sugar, send them to pass a urine test for bacteria.

It is necessary to treat vulvitis in girls with herbal trays, ointments and suppositories that relieve inflammation. The doctor, depending on the cause of the vulvitis, may be prescribed sedatives, antigestamines. Measures to strengthen immunity will not be superfluous.

This material told why the small lips itch and why white discharge may occur. Remember the rules of hygiene, follow the recommendations above and let no ailments darken your life!

Unpleasant sensations in the form of itching, which occur in the intimate area of women, cause a lot of inconvenience. When the labia itches, a woman cannot lead a normal life. In addition, it can be a signal of serious health problems.

The causes of itching of the labia minora and labia majora can be infectious and non-infectious in nature. An important factor in the development of this condition is the woman's age. Non-infectious causes include:

Hormonal disorders at different age periods. Itching can appear during pregnancy, after childbirth, when such changes lead to violations of the body's defenses. Restoring hormonal levels eliminates discomfort.
Separately, hormonal disruption is distinguished - menopause. During this period, there is a decrease in the production of vaginal mucus and "overdrying" of the mucous membranes. Doctors call this condition kraurosis.
Menstrual flow is an excellent medium for the development of various bacterial flora. A large number of microorganisms sooner or later leads to the fact that the labia begin to itch.
Narrow underwear made of poor quality material. The skin does not breathe. Both the small and large (shameless) labia are itchy. The itching is quite intense, but it goes away with a change of clothes.
Failure to comply with the rules of personal hygiene. In the absence of sufficient care for the intimate area, inflammatory processes develop, which in turn can lead to itching. The use of some detergents leads to overdrying of the skin and mucous membranes in the intimate area. The skin and mucous membranes in the intimate area and the surrounding areas of the body begin to itch.
Exposure to external factors: high temperature and humidity lead to the development of diaper rash on the labia. Accession of secondary flora is possible.
Diseases associated with inflammatory processes of the female reproductive system. These include: endometriosis, cervicitis. Discomfort often affects the labia minora.

The greatest danger to women's health is posed by the causes of an infectious nature. There are not only sexually transmitted diseases. All reproductive structures of the female body are involved in the inflammatory process. More often it is the labia minora that itch, the large ones are affected when the forms are neglected. Infectious diseases leading to itching in the intimate area:

Vaginal candidiasis

Genital herpes in women

Clinical picture

There are many reasons for the development of itching of the labia in women. All of them have one common symptom - both the labia minora and the labia majora itch. However, they all have their own characteristics. Consider the clinical picture for each cause in the table:

As you can see, the labia itches with varying intensity. According to the severity of its course, there can be light, medium and severe forms.

Diagnosis of the causes of itching

When a woman's labia are itching, do not sit back. You should immediately consult a doctor.

Expert opinion

Alexander Vitalievich

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In this problem, a gynecologist comes to the aid of the fair sex.

At the first visit, the specialist specifies the intensity of the manifestations of the pathological process, when the first signs arose.

Then a visual inspection is carried out. In the presence of a non-standard type of discharge, smears are taken on the flora. This allows you to install the infectious agent. To determine the type, smears are examined under a microscope or sown on nutrient media. Sometimes they resort to colposcopy. With gardnerellosis in a smear, the doctor will see cells covered with small sticks. An amine test is carried out. For the diagnosis of trichomoniasis, in addition to examining smears and growing cultures, an immunological method and PCR are used.

Treatment

To eliminate itching in the labia, it is necessary to act on the cause of its occurrence.

If you have inflammation during your period, you should stop using tampons. It is worth washing with solutions with antiseptic agents (Furacilin, Miramistin). Replace gaskets every 6 hours.

In case of hormonal disruptions, the doctor prescribes a blood test to determine the level of sex hormones. Drugs are prescribed to restore the natural microflora of the woman's intimate zone (Laktafiltrum, Bifiform). Candles and ointments may be prescribed to women during pregnancy. It is recommended to use antiseptics approved for pregnant women during washing.

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Alexander Vitalievich

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Candidiasis should be treated under the close supervision of specialists.

Mycotic agents of local and general action are prescribed (Clotrimazole, Miconazole, Isoconazole). Eubiotics and probiotics are prescribed.

Clotrimazole

If the labia itch with gardnerellosis, take broad-spectrum antibiotics (Tinidazole, Metronidazole, Clindamycin).

Herpes infection is subject to treatment with antiviral drugs (Acyclovir, Panavir). Sedatives, vitamin complexes, immunomodulators, antiallergic medicines can be prescribed.

Trichomoniasis requires immediate treatment. Antibacterial agents are prescribed, usually Trichopolum. On average, treatment lasts 1–2 weeks. Be sure to use topical preparations (Betadine, Klion-D).

Healthy eating

In order to never know the sensation when the labia itch, you must follow a number of simple rules:

Maintain personal hygiene. Washing from front to back. Change your underwear daily.
Try to wear underwear made from natural materials.
When visiting public pools, baths, saunas, use a personal towel and detergents.
Avoiding the constant use of panty liners.
Use barrier methods of protection during sexual intercourse.
Support the immune system. For any manifestations of discomfort in the intimate area, you should think about taking special medications for a preventive purpose.
In the autumn-spring period, take vitamin and mineral complexes.
Try not to overcool or overheat.
When the first clinical manifestations appear (mild itching), you should definitely see a doctor in order to reduce the likelihood of a severe course of the underlying disease.

Ask a free question to a doctor

Dry labia is a fairly common phenomenon that any woman can face throughout her life. This problem most often occurs before menopause, but younger women are not immune from it either. This condition is known in medicine as atrophic vaginitis, which occurs as a result of thinning of the tissues on the walls of the vagina and a significant reduction in the lubricant secreted by this organ. If the labia begin to dry, then this means that something is disturbed in the body, in addition, itching and discomfort appear, pain and bleeding may occur during sexual intercourse. It is worth noting that there are many ways that can help solve the problem of dry labia.

Causes of dry labia

In order to find out why dry labia occurs, you should contact a specialist who will help you find the cause and prescribe treatment.

A decrease in estrogen levels is the simplest explanation for this condition. It is responsible for the presence of normal moisture and acidity levels in the vagina. Any violation of this level, especially during menopause, breastfeeding, ovarian removal or chemotherapy sessions, leads to a weakening of the level of natural defenses and the occurrence of problems in the vaginal area.
Allergic reactions to intimate hygiene products containing hard alkalis. In this case, the skin and mucous membrane of the labia is irritated and dryness and itching appear. When choosing hygiene products, you need to carefully study their composition and focus on hypoallergenic products with a pH level of 4-4.5, and the level of fats in them should be high enough.
Medicines, such as: lowering blood pressure, diuretics, antidepressants, antihistamines, atropine, desensitizing drugs, designed to treat diseases of the heart and blood vessels, can also cause the skin on the labia to dry out.
Bad habits - alcohol consumption and smoking contributes to disruption of the functioning of internal organs, changes in hormonal levels and, as a result, a decrease in the effect of estrogen on the body as a whole.
The last days before menstruation can also cause dryness due to elevated progesterone levels.

Other reasons could be:

oral contraceptives;
radiation exposure and chemotherapy;
frequent douching.

What diseases can be accompanied by this problem?

Why the skin in the genital area dries up, there is a burning sensation, abundant discharge and pain can only be determined by a specialist. The presence of such symptoms indicates the likelihood of various diseases, which include: vaginal dysbiosis, candidiasis, trichomoniasis or vulvovaginitis. For their treatment, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs, immunomodulators and vitamins are usually used.

It must be remembered that itching that occurs in the genital area is usually not an independent pathology, but only a symptom of the genital disorders that have arisen.

Dry labia

“Dryness in the intimate area is a common problem in women over 45 years of age. The main reason for such unpleasant symptoms is hormonal changes that occur in a woman's body before menopause. The body begins to produce less estrogen and the vaginal pH level changes. In the last decade, hormone replacement therapy has been able to effectively restore and maintain women's health during the premenopausal period. "

Natalia Adamovna

Usually, the doctor, having established a diagnosis, first of all prescribes treatment for general or local diseases that cause itching. Why else can dryness of the vulva occur? Due to any inflammatory process or in the presence of leukoplakia - grayish-whitish thickenings on the mucous membrane. Treatment of this condition is carried out with the help of sedentary warm baths and hydrocortisone ointment. In extremely advanced cases, it is possible to use laser therapy.

Folk remedies in the treatment of dryness

Herbal medicine and traditional medicine are successfully used to eliminate discomfort and restore the genital area in combination with basic drug treatment.

Pour boiling water (300 ml) into Veronica officinalis in the amount of 1 tablespoon and leave for about an hour, drain. The resulting infusion should be divided into three servings and drunk 30 minutes before meals. This same infusion can be used for douching and sitz baths. In this case, the broth is prepared in the following proportions: 5 tbsp. l. herbs and 2 liters of water.

A mixture of maternal grass and boron uterus in equal amounts (2 tablespoons each) pour 2 cups of cold unboiled water and bring to a boil, then insist for an hour and drink a day, dividing by 3 times. This recipe helps to deal with increased dryness during menopause.

stinging nettle - 60 g;
fireweed and highlander pochechuyny - 40 g each;
yarrow ordinary chamomile inflorescences, bear's ear, mullein and calendula officinalis - 30 g each;
veronica officinalis and oregano herb - 20 g each.

Take the resulting herbal mixture in the amount of 1 tablespoon, pour boiling water (400 ml) and heat for 5 minutes over low heat. Drink 15 minutes before meals and consume this portion throughout the day.

What is kraurosis?

To find out what kraurosis is and why it appears, you need to seek the advice of a specialist. Kraurosis is a dystrophic phenomenon that occurs in elderly women during menopause in the vulva, when the skin and mucous membranes of the genital organs undergo an atrophic process. Sometimes kraurosis also affects men in the penis area. Early diagnosis of the disease gives hope for a significant slowdown in the development of the disease.

Symptoms of kraurosis are manifested in discomfort in the genital area, disruption of the natural anatomy of the genitals, and the risk of tissue cancer is significantly increased.

Women complain of burning, itching and dryness in the vulva, blood pressure surges, sleep disturbances, psychoemotional disorders, and pain during intercourse may occur.

In the area of the intimate zone, abrasions, cracks and scratches appear, the skin gradually becomes gray, wrinkles and hair loss begins. Over time, the labia atrophy, the lumen of the vagina decreases.

In men, the symptoms of kraurosis are manifested in the form of wrinkled skin in the foreskin and on the head of the penis, its dryness and pallor, itching, which results in abrasions and scratching, as well as the appearance of a sclerotic hoop, which, squeezing the penis, is a hindrance to sexual activity.

Symptoms and treatment of pathology

Unfortunately, kraurosis is not completely cured, but the process of its development can be stopped. The treatment of this disease is carried out with the help of conservative therapy, which includes measures to relieve itching and reduce discomfort in the genital area. To do this, use:

sedatives;
antihistamines (Suprastin, Diazolin, Tavegil);
oral estrogens and progesterone;
hormonal ointments;
antimicrobial ointments in the presence of additional infections;
vitamins of group C, A, E, biostimulants and immunocorrectors;
reflexology, X-ray therapy, balneotherapy, herbal medicine, local laser therapy;
testosterone and lidase injections (for men);
surgical intervention - in case of neglect of the disease or ineffectiveness of therapeutic methods.

In order to minimize the risk of problems in the intimate area in the form of dryness, itching and the possible occurrence of kraurosis, it is necessary to observe proper hygiene of the external genital organs, lead a healthy lifestyle, and at the slightest signs of a violation of the genital area, contact a specialist.

Early diagnosis will help you cope with the problems that have arisen faster and more effectively.

Professional skills: Chief physician of the medical center, practicing cosmetologist.

Short biography and personal achievements: Teaching activities: teaching the subject "Social Medicine and Health Organization", including for foreign (English-speaking) students, consulting and pre-examination training.

Scientific and research activities: writing scientific publications, accompanying documents, organizing the interaction of the department with specialized leading clinical and cosmetology centers for joint research work, participation in conferences, symposia, etc.