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DR CETNAjAIN WHAT CAN I USE FOR DRYNESS IN THE

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Question: dR CETNAjAIN WHAT CAN I USE FOR DRYNESS IN THE VANGAL AREA
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Management of vaginal dryness

Detailed Answer:
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Vaginal dryness in post menopausal women is very common due to decreasing estrogen levels in the body.
Management of post menopausal vaginal dryness is staright forward.
-You can apply over the counter moisturizing vaginal creams like Replens. Usual recommended frequency of application of replens is once every 3 days.
-Avoid vaginal douching or application of scented lotion, soaps etc as it can worsen the dryness.
-If these mesures do not help, topical vaginal estrogen creams are recommneded. These are available on prescription basis. Topical estrogen creams are safe and do not cause systemic side effects.

If any itching, burning, discharge, bleeding or other unusal symptoms are noticed, follow up with ObGyn to rule out infection/other pathologies.

Hope this answers your query.
Please let me know if I can assist you further
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
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DR CETNAjAIN WHAT CAN I USE FOR DRYNESS IN THE

Brief Answer: Management of vaginal dryness Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to Ask a Doctor Service Thank you for trusting us with your health question. Vaginal dryness in post menopausal women is very common due to decreasing estrogen levels in the body. Management of post menopausal vaginal dryness is staright forward. -You can apply over the counter moisturizing vaginal creams like Replens. Usual recommended frequency of application of replens is once every 3 days. -Avoid vaginal douching or application of scented lotion, soaps etc as it can worsen the dryness. -If these mesures do not help, topical vaginal estrogen creams are recommneded. These are available on prescription basis. Topical estrogen creams are safe and do not cause systemic side effects. If any itching, burning, discharge, bleeding or other unusal symptoms are noticed, follow up with ObGyn to rule out infection/other pathologies. Hope this answers your query. Please let me know if I can assist you further Regards, Dr.Lekshmi