What to do about menopausal vulvar dryness

Menopausal vulvar dryness can be treated with lubricants or exogenous estrogen supplements. The vulva and vagina are part of the reproductive system, and estrogen can maintain the thickness and elasticity of the vaginal mucosa, promote the secretion of mucus by the vestibular glands to lubricate the vagina, and maintain a normal vaginal flora for self-cleansing. The labia majora of fertile women are plump, and under normal conditions can cover the vaginal opening to prevent bacterial invasion. Menopausal women ovarian atrophy, the level of various sex hormones are reduced, estrogen is the most obvious, the vulva and vagina will be atrophied, the function of the glands is reduced, sex will be dry or even painful intercourse, you can choose professional medicinal lubricants to relieve the symptoms. If there are no sex hormone-dependent diseases such as endometriosis, ovarian tumors, breast diseases, etc., you can use estrogen ointment or estriol cream to apply to the vulva and vagina, which can increase the thickness of the mucous membrane, alleviate the symptoms of dryness, and prevent the occurrence of vaginitis.