You might
experience changes in the vagina following vaginal
delivery.
Soreness in the vagina is a common problem after childbirth. The natural
elasticity of the vaginal walls helps to expand the vagina to enable
childbirth. After delivery, the vagina gradually returns to its previous shape.
However, episiotomy, a surgical procedure undertaken to ease vaginal delivery
might injure the vaginal walls. As a result, the vagina might lose its natural
elasticity and it might become larger than normal. Changes in the vaginal walls
largely occur due to reduced estrogen secretion.
Vaginal
atrophy, a condition characterized by thinning and swelling of the vaginal
walls usually occurs after menopause. It makes sexual intercourse painful and
reduces interest in sex. Vaginal atrophy starts developing several years prior
to menopause.
In some
cases, fluctuations in estrogen secretion during breastfeeding might cause
vaginal atrophy. It could also develop as a side effect of hormonal therapy or
chemotherapy for treating breast cancer or other forms of cancers.
The
vaginal discharge helps to restore the health of the vagina. Changes in the
normal vaginal discharge are the first signs of vaginal problems.
·
Fungal and bacterial infections are common causes of vaginal discomfort.
They are associated with excess secretion of vaginal discharge. The color of
the discharge changes and it becomes either watery or thick like cottage
cheese. Vaginal yeast infections are frequently associated with foul odor in
the vagina.
- Watery
vaginal discharge might indicate presence of sexually transmitted diseases such
as gonorrhea and Chlamydia.
- Besides
changes in vaginal discharge, vaginal infections also cause redness,
inflammation, pain and itching in the vaginal area.
- And
painful sexual intercourse owing to vaginal disorders reduces sex.
Important
questions:
- How
are vaginal problems treated?
- How
are vaginal problems treated
naturally?
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