Dry vagina

The thought of having vaginal dryness is enough to make anyone cringe, and especially more so if you think about the pain it can cause the sufferer if sex is involved. Discomfort can be mild to severe…of course depending on how serious the dryness has become. 

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The natural moistness of the vagina stops the sides from rubbing against each other. If this vaginal function is interfered with, and moisture decreases, then rubbing will likely happen causing a this problem. Vaginal moisture is slightly acidic, which helps protect against infections such as thrush. This acidity is brought about by the friendly bacteria that live in the vagina which helps keep it healthy.Vaginal moisture is chiefly created by the cervix at the top of the vagina and eventually oozes out of the vagina. This means there is a gradual release of moisture through the vagina. This action keeps it clean, as it takes dead cells and leftover blood from the menstrual period to the outside of the vagina. As a rule, a woman discharges 2 grams of dead cells and 3 grams of mucus through the vagina daily.

Although discomfort in some cases of this vaginal matter can be tolerated, when it includes having sex this changes … and pain can be unbearable for some women.

Sexual intercourse: When a woman is sexually aroused, two particular glands at the entrance of the vagina, called Bartholin’s glands, create extra secretions. The moisture from these glands is gooier than the moisture from the cervix, because its reason is to provide better lubrication during sexual intercourse.

Dry vagina symptoms are common at the time of the change of life, and after the menopause, because of a lack of oestrogen (the female hormone). Oestrogen is accountable for the plumpness of the lining of the vagina, for the stretchiness of the tissues round the vagina and for the production of the moisture from the cervix.

Oestrogen levels tend to drop at the time of menopause, resulting in the vagina losing some of its elasticity, its lining becomes thinner and it feels dryer. Because there is less moisture, there are less of the ‘friendly’ bacteria too. If this happens, infections are something of a regular result causing further vagina irritation and discomfort.

How to treat a dry vagina: Using lubricants can help with vaginal dryness. For additional lubrication for sexual intercourse, use a water-soluble lubricant (for instance, KY jelly) or a vaginal moisturizer (i.e., Yes, Sylk, Replens or Senselle) instead of a petroleum-based product like Vaseline, which can likely cause further issues…like messing with the vaginas natural secretions? Ask your doctor or the pharmacist for advice about products you tend on using to treat you’re dry vagina at home. Sylk, Yes and KY jelly are used just before having sex. Gently rub the product generously over the vulval area, particularly round the vaginal opening. Replens and Senselle are moisturizers that are usually, depending on the state of the condition, used two or three times weekly. Both work by coating the inside of the vagina with a non-hormonal moisturizer, which lasts for a day or two.

It is a good idea for older women not to rush things before sex. This allows the Bartholin’s glands to create the maximum amount of lubrication before the penis enters the vagina. Because women differ in their ailing will mean certain treatments for vaginal dryness will work for some, and not for others, this is why it is important to speak with a medic, so he/she can make sure you do yourself no further harm.

Some women have turned to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to help cure the problem.  While it does increase vaginal lubrication and thicken the vaginal lining, it, like a lot of things, has risks to consider. Therefore, HRT is not appropriate if vaginal dryness is the lone problem. Speak to you’re GP if you’re a dry vagina is giving you reason for concern. You must never go treating something you’re not sure about. It’s wise to do the best thing and speak with an expert if you suffer from any sort of vaginal problem like that of a dry vagina.

Stop Smoking: How many times have you tried to give up smoking? Or maybe you haven’t even tried, but just thought about it. It doesn’t matter which one applies because if you want to give up the fags, then you can. Millions of people have kicked the habit so why cant you.     

Who said giving up smoking is hard. Over a million people quit smoking cigarettes last year, why not add to the list and make it one million and one. Easy way to give up smoking tobacco products that leave you with no money and that could likely kill you!

Being a smoker myself I know its hard and understand what your up against, because at the end of the day smoking is an addiction, and addictions are something you crave which makes it all the more difficult to stop.

Most common reason/s why people stop smoking cigarettes, cigars, or give up loading their pipe with tobacco is, for health reasons and the money it takes to feed their habit.

Everyone has a reason for wanting to give up smoking, and whatever is yours is nobody’s business but your own, however I hasten to add you’ve made a good decision regardless. If you’ve made the decision to quit smoking, help and support is there for you. Get all the information you need from any of the many online health sites, or from your doctor.

Reasons to give up smoking

• For better health
• To have extra money in you’re pocket
• More energy
• Prevent premature ageing and wrinkles
• For whiter teeth and not yellow stained ones
• No bad breath
• Lower stress levels
• Improvement of sense of taste and smell
• For the sake of those that have to stand up close to you

Self Help

Go “Cold turkey” If you have the willpower you can give up smoking there and then, without the help of medical aids and assistance.  As with any addiction you will have to cope with withdrawal symptoms and prepare yourself mentally in order to be able to resist the temptation to light up a cigarette. “Cold turkey” is a safe and inexpensive way to give up smoking, as no other chemicals or drugs are used. There are no known side effects other than grumpiness at times.

Advantages of Cold Turkey

• Cheap way to give up smoking fags
• No chemicals or drugs are used
• No planning needed
• No having to visit a doctor/nurse or attending meetings

Another option to help smokers is nicotine tapering: How it works is, the smoker will reduce the amount of nicotine he/she takes in gradually over several weeks.  Brand of cigarette to one lower in nicotine will be advised. The amount of cigarettes smoked remains the same and then slowly decreased in number each week. Best plan for success is to smoke a brand of cigarette with 30% less nicotine the first week, 60% less nicotine the second week and 90% less nicotine for the third week so on. Smokers who prefer to stick with their favorite cigarette brand should lessen the number of cigarettes a day. Do the sensible thing and try to stop smoking.

Ear Infection – Depending how severe ear pain is will likely tell you if it is just an ear ache, or is it ear infection that’s causing the patient to shake their head from side to side in hope the pain will go away. If it is ear infection and depending on severity the sufferer may have to see a doctor to get antibiotics.  Like, as it is with different infections whether it be a vaginal infection, or one involving the mouth, or whatever, everyone is likely to include pain.

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If you want to avoid the agony an ear ache can cause then there’s ways to reduce the risk of it happening. Knowing how to treat and cure an ear problem if you’ve been struck down with one gets you pain relief faster.

Ear infection symptoms can differ in each individual. Infections of the ear commonly affect the outer ear (otitis externa) or the middle ear (otitis media) and can happen in anyone, but young babies and toddlers seem to be more at risk.

Treatments normally come in the form of ointment or ear drops.

Ear medications vary due to how bad the patient’s problem is (location and duration of the infection.) Many infections clear up by themselves using the body’s natural responses of its immune system, but, you mustn’t rely on this because not everyone is fortunate, and the delay in seeing a doctor can result in the pain getting worse than it already is.

Infection normally goes within 72 hours, though slight hearing loss and discomfort can prolong for days after.

If a fungal issue is the cause of pain then anti-fugal creams and drops is likely prescribed. Pain relief for ear pain (antibiotics) comes in various strength and dosage, this being due to the seriousness of the infection. Typical prescriptions include drops, creams, liquid suspensions or tablets.

Steroid cream can help reduce swelling, however not a common treatment. Children with an ear infection may have small tubes (grommets) inserted into their ears in order to keep the canal open and to let infections and fluids drain out.

To prevent or reduce the risk of getting earache and ear infection, then begin by keeping a good healthy and hygienic lifestyle. Cleansing the ear to keep the ear canal free of oils and grime will reduce the risk of infections.  

Chewing movement with the mouth helps relieve pain. This stretches the muscles around the ear lobe and opens up the eustachian tubes to allow pressure equilibrium hence easing ear pain.

Garlic oil and muellin oils effectively ease ear discomfort. Both contain anti-bacterial properties. Check in at a herbal shop for advice from a expert (herbalist.)

Certain treatments can help reduce pressure in the ear canals and the congested sinuses, for instance, decongestants can be purchased from a chemist. Build up of pressure in sinuses is usually responsible for ear ache.

Particular temperatures can cause pain in the ear. Get quick pain relief using heating pads. Settle heat pads over the ears and the pain should ease.

Keep ear canals clean. Alcohol applied with a cotton bud is an effective way to prevent infections. Speak with a medic before using a method or solution you have never used before.

At no time poke or prod the ears. Inserting instruments to clean or scratch the ear canal can be lethal. Not only do they harbor germs and increase the odds of an ear infection you can cause permanent damage to the ear canal and the ear drum. Badly damaged ears can result in going deaf.