Vaginal dryness is usually linked to menopause but can happen at any age. Other common culprits for this condition are hormonal changes that can happen after childbirth or during breastfeeding, during cancer treatment or while using certain medication.

Dryness can also be caused by stress and anxiety, excessive exercise, alcohol, caffeine or cigarettes. Even though vaginal dryness may seem like a minor irritation, it can seriously reduce the quality of life. Treating vaginal dryness is very important, not only for your physical well-being, but also because of the emotional impact it can have.

How to treat a vaginal dryness

The main reason for dryness is a drop in estrogen, a hormone that makes your vagina moist and elastic. That is why many treatments are based on compensation for the reduced natural estrogen levels. Hormonal therapy can be oral, especially if other symptoms of menopause are present, topical (hormonal patches) or vaginal.

Another common treatment is to use self-care products that you can get at the pharmacy or drug store, like Multi-Gyn LiquiGel. Multi-Gyn LiquiGel is a hormone free moisturizing gel that instantly relieves vaginal dryness.

If the symptoms do not get better after some time, talk to your doctor or gynecologist.