Vaginal Moisturizers for Vaginal Dryness at Menopause: Natural oils versus Commercially available products
So, what's the bottom line for vaginal moisturizers?
One can choose between commercially available ones or natural oils to regularly hydrate the vagina - just like we moisturize our hands and body.
The advantage of natural oils is that they are "Natural" so despite limited research on them, it seems less likely that they could do any serious harm as compared to the ones available in the market that usually contain 5 to 10 different ingredients that we don't know much about.
The disadvantages of using pure oils are that they may require daily application, they can be messy, and if you are perimenopausal it is important to remember that they are not latex-safe. So, you cannot rely on condoms for protection.
In contrast, commercially available vaginal moisturizers have the advantage of being less messy and need to be used only 2-3 times a week, especially those that contain hyaluronic acid since they claim to retain more moisture in the vagina.
However, they aren't available across the globe and they can get very expensive in the long run.
Which one works for you will again depend on personal preference - once again just like your hand moisturizer!
But, what if vaginal lubricants and moisturizers aren't working out for you? Or if you have urinary symptoms like constantly feeling like you need to pee or wake up multiple times at night to visit the washroom? Let's discuss some options in my next post....
and until then be menopausewize
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