THE DOCTOR IS IN: Let's Talk About Vaginal Dryness
Prevention US|February 2023
You'll be surprised by how many causes there are for this discomfort. We’ve got solutions.
LAUREN STREICHER, M.D.
THE DOCTOR IS IN: Let's Talk About Vaginal Dryness

Women of all ages experience can the sandpapery sensation known as vaginal dryness-it's not all about menopause. Here are things that can contribute, as well as what to do to ease pain:

DIABETES

The disease can damage blood vessels particularly the smallest ones, the capillaries. This can cause neuropathies and eye problems, but blood supply is essential to vaginal health too, and decreased capillary blood flow to the vaginal walls means less moisture. A topical vaginal estrogen cream or another prescription product can help lubricate the vaginal walls.

THE PILL

Esta historia es de la edición February 2023 de Prevention US.

Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.

Esta historia es de la edición February 2023 de Prevention US.

Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.

MÁS HISTORIAS DE PREVENTION USVer todo
STAY-FULL FUEL
Prevention US

STAY-FULL FUEL

Perfect nutrient pairings keep you satisfied longer.

time-read
3 minutos  |
January 2025
No, You Are NOT LAZY!
Prevention US

No, You Are NOT LAZY!

LISTEN, I'M THE FIRST PERSON TO BE HARD ON MYSELF.

time-read
6 minutos  |
January 2025
8 Ways to AMP UP Your Motivation
Prevention US

8 Ways to AMP UP Your Motivation

NOW THAT YOU KNOW WHAT'S HOLDING YOU BACK, try one or two of these expert-approved strategies to help you shore up your motivation to accomplish any goal.

time-read
3 minutos  |
January 2025
When You Just DON'T WANNA
Prevention US

When You Just DON'T WANNA

WE ALL KNOW WHAT WE'RE SUPPOSED TO BE DOING: cleaning out the closet, hitting the treadmill, getting that résumé done, [fill in your ugh task here].

time-read
4 minutos  |
January 2025
SHOULD YOU BREAK UP WITH YOUR DOCTOR?
Prevention US

SHOULD YOU BREAK UP WITH YOUR DOCTOR?

Maybe it is them. Even a good doctor-patient relationship sometimes runs its course. Here's when you should consider moving on for better health.

time-read
7 minutos  |
January 2025
Getting surgery?
Prevention US

Getting surgery?

BEFORE YOU GO IN, TRY THESE FIVE THINGS FOR A SMOOTHER RECOVERY.

time-read
3 minutos  |
January 2025
MY DIAGNOSIS Why Did I Always Hurt-Everywhere?
Prevention US

MY DIAGNOSIS Why Did I Always Hurt-Everywhere?

Her doc didn't believe her, and she had no time or money to search for a new one, so this working mom lived in pain for years.

time-read
5 minutos  |
January 2025
THE DOCTOR IS IN The Truth About IUDs
Prevention US

THE DOCTOR IS IN The Truth About IUDs

The benefits of these small but mighty devices go beyond birth control.

time-read
2 minutos  |
January 2025
WHAT'S UP WITH...BAD BREATH
Prevention US

WHAT'S UP WITH...BAD BREATH

If everything (and everyone) starts to wilt when you open your mouth, here's how to freshen things up.

time-read
1 min  |
January 2025
Healthy Up Your Home
Prevention US

Healthy Up Your Home

Milk and eggs aren't the only things with an expiration date.

time-read
6 minutos  |
January 2025