What is vaginal dryness?

Vaginal dryness is a condition that develops because of your changing hormones as you age. When your body produces less estrogen because of menopause or other bodily changes, the walls of your vagina may become thinner and struggle to secrete moisture. 

Vaginal dryness can affect your sex life and cause you to feel uncomfortable or even embarrassed. Thankfully, the condition is treatable with techniques offered at Aesthetic Specialists of Brevard.

What are some common causes of vaginal dryness?

The most common cause of vaginal dryness is menopause, when your body is experiencing a huge drop in hormones, usually starting in middle age. 

There are many other potential causes and contributors to the condition, including:

• Use of douches and other cleansing products
• Rigorous exercise
• Childbirth
• Breastfeeding
• Smoking
• Stress
• Some immune system disorders
• Cancer treatments like radiation and chemotherapy

Your provider at Aesthetic Specialists of Brevard can help you identify the cause or causes of your vaginal dryness. They create a customized treatment strategy for vaginal revitalization, getting you back to your usual activities in no time.

What are the symptoms of vaginal dryness?

The dryness itself is just one component of vaginal dryness: The condition results in other symptoms that affect your sex life and your self-esteem. Alongside your vaginal dryness, you might experience:

• Burning or stinging sensations
• Itchiness
• Soreness
• Urinary tract infections
• Loss of interest in sex
• Pain with sex
• Bleeding or spotting

These symptoms can be embarrassing, but there’s no shame in discussing them with your doctor. The condition and the issues that accompany it are more common than you might expect.

What are my treatment options for vaginal dryness?

Aesthetic Specialists of Brevard offers noninvasive treatments for vaginal dryness with TempSure™ Vitalia, a device that delivers warmth to your difficult-to-reach areas to increase circulation and promote wellness. 

Unlike other treatments for vaginal dryness, the treatment doesn’t introduce new hormones to your system with the potential for unpredictable side effects and mood changes.

In addition to lubricating your vagina, TempSure Vitalia treatments tighten your muscles, treat incontinence, and enhance your sensitivity. If you’re concerned about treating vaginal dryness with TempSure Vitalia, your provider can help you explore other options like lubricants and creams.

If vaginal dryness is causing issues for you in your everyday life or just in the bedroom, don’t be afraid to reach out to Aesthetic Specialists of Brevard via phone or by using the discreet online booking tool today.