OMICS International organises 3000+ Global Conferenceseries Events every year across USA, Europe & Asia with support from 1000 more scientific societies and Publishes 700+ Open Access Journals which contains over 50000 eminent personalities, reputed scientists as editorial board members.
Pathophysiology
Vaginal dryness may be a problem for women at any age. Most cases are observed in owmen afrter menopause. It is caused mainly due to reduced estrogen levels as estrogen hormone keeps vaginal tissue healthy maintaining vaginal lubrication, tissue elasticity. Hygienic practices also influences vagginal dryness.
Treatment
Vaginal dryness can be treated based on the cause of it. Estrogen therapies are used to treat the disease. In addition to estrogen based therapies, lubricants and moisturisers are being used in some cases.
Research
Research on vaginal dryness is carried on to investigate the causes, medications, therapies in order to treat/prevent the disease. Clinical trials are being conducted for vaginal dryness and improving medications and therapies.
Statistics
Experts estimate that 40-60 percent of the women would be affecting to vaginal dryness at some point during menopausal transition.