female only Way personal and TMI sorry

[Bsleeve 7]

Has anyone experienced vaginal dryness since surgery? If yes what can you do about this?

[lizv123 389]

I haven't had this problem but just saw a commercial for a vaginal moisturizing suppository that works for 2-3 days. Check your pharmacy!

[VSGJLH 0]

I haven't personally had this problem.

[sknyinside 99]

If it was not a problem before, you may want to make sure you are getting enough Water in your diet. Dehydration can cause you to have dehydration everywhere!

[MrsG 329]

I haven't had this issue but there was a thread about this very topic a few weeks ago. If you type in vaginal dryness in the search bar it should come up. I would also agree it may be a Water thing, like not getting enough. If people PO have dry skin i dont see why some wouldnt experience this as well. Good luck!

[TES 858]

Also, it could be hormonal--especially if you are perimenopausal. Weight loss throws off all kinds of hormones!

[kshepa 77]

Definitely a big difference noted here!! Sex is ouchy!! Never needed lube before surgery, sure do now.

[apelt001 116]

Ugh I am with ya girl, my best advice look into poise washes for vaginal dryness eh Ive had no luck if ur concerned about dryness during sex go for some ky Water based unscented to not throw off ph. Best of luck glad im not the only one.

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I swear I posted to this thread... or maybe it was another on the same topic.

I KNOW the answer to your problem because i went to an ob/gyn

Obesity/extra fat creates extra estrogen which tends to create lots of vaginal moisture. So, I went through menopause with NO problems with dryness when I was obese. Then bam, i lose weight and suddenly have a huge problem. Well, I have less estrogen now!

Maybe you are not menopausal, but even women before menopause can start to experience symptoms (perimenopuase is like the "pre" state) and losing weight makes that estrogen drop.

My doc prescribed a hormone cream that i use very low dosage. Its purpose isn't to just lubricate but to actually restore the "tissue" of the vaginal lining because if you let it get too bad, you can start having big problems like break down of the tissue and even pain with urination. I luckily am not at that stage, but lemme tell you, spinning classes on the bike were getting not fun.