Dry as a ...DESERT!
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Dry as a ...DESERT!
| Sat, 01-03-2004 - 10:34pm |
I am 25 years old and have 2 children, the yougest being 3. In the last several months I have noticed that I am completly dry. The idea of intercourse is a complete turnof because I know that I will be dry...even if I am interested. I recently heard that Vitamin E may help....any other ideas out there...and is this abnormal at my age? Any advice will be appreciated!
Thanks!
Leslie

HTH. :)
Using myself as an example (and I'm not at all suggesting this is your problem!!!), vaginal dryness was one symptom that I had, along with very irregular periods, breast discharge, headaches, mood swings, and very mild acne. It turns out I had a pituitary tumor that was producing the hormone prolactin, which was messing up all my other hormones including estrogen and progesterone. I think both estrogen and progesterone can affect vaginal dryness.
Anyway, if it is your only problem, then its probably not a big issue and you could probably find relief by using a lubricant like KY jelly, or you might be able to get a prescription from a dr for premarin or estrace cream, which are hormonal creams that you apply to the area that will help. If you have other symptoms like irregular periods, you might consider seeing a dr for a work-up.
Good luck and hope you feel better soon!
Hi Leslie!
Are you on any kind of hormonal birth control?
Thanks for all of the advice...by the way has anyone heard that taking a Vitamin E supplement can help with this "moisture" problem? The article I read (can't remember where)said that after 3 weeks the symptoms should disappear. I've started taking it (just in case) it might work and even added a multi vitamin too!
Thanks!
Leslie