What are the symptoms of vaginal dryness?

Most women experience some form of vaginal dryness during their lifetime and symptoms can vary from woman to woman. For many sufferers, dryness causes soreness during everyday activities, even just sitting, standing and walking can be painful, then the pain can be even worse during sex, If left unaddressed, vaginal dryness can even lead to further problems such as urinary incontinence and an increased chance of developing some vaginal infections. These problems can all be addresses by adding moisture and relieving dryness.

What Causes Vaginal Dryness?

Vaginal dryness is usually caused by a drop in the level of oestrogen. The most common reason for your oestrogen levels falling is the menopause- it is estimated that around about 58% of post-menopausal women suffer from vaginal dryness to some extent. Mothers that breast feed and those who have had a hysterectomy are also likely to be affected by a drop in hormone levels.

Some treatments and medications such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, antidepressants, and even simple allergy medications can cause vaginal dryness as a side-effect. Some of your everyday hygiene products such as feminine sprays, harsh soaps, and some washing powders have been to aggravate symptoms.

How does Feminesse Moisturiser work?

Feminesse Moisturiser is intended for symptomatic relief from vaginal atrophy, dryness, itching, irritation, and discomfort.

Unlike washes or lubricants, which are applied externally, Feminesse moisturiser works from within to soothe vaginal dryness and provide longer lasting moisture. By delivering continuous moisture to the skin cells the moisturiser encourages blood flow from the vagina which also improves natural moisture levels, relief from symptoms and even a return to some natural secretions. A Technique called bio adhesion ensures that each application works to rapidly relive dryness for 3 days at a time. Because it doesn’t contain any hormones, Feminesse Moisturiser can be used alongside topical oestrogen.