Vaginal dryness

What to do if you have a dry vagina

If you're having problems with vaginal dryness, it's worth trying self-help options first. It can help to:

try using a lubricant or vaginal moisturiser these can be bought without a prescription
give yourselfenough time to become aroused before having sex read more about female arousal and get good sex tips

It's a good idea to see your GP for advice if:

self-help measures aren't effective
your symptoms are particularly severe and are interfering with your normal activities
you have other troublesome symptoms, such as hot flushes and night sweats

Don't feel embarrassed about seeking help. Vaginal dryness is a common problem that GPs see frequently.

Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018

Articles for vaginal dryness

Introduction

Read about vaginal dryness, including why it happens and what can be done about it.

Symptoms of a dry vagina

Some women only have symptoms of vaginal dryness at certain times, such as during sex, while othershave them all the time. Problems associated with having a dry vagina include: vaginal irritation,

Causes of vaginal dryness

Causes of adry vagina include: the Testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism) decreased levels of the hormone oestrogen during the menopause can causepersistent vaginal dryness (also known as vaginal

What to do if you have a dry vagina

If you're having problems with vaginal dryness, it's worth trying self-help options first. It can help to: try using a lubricant or vaginal moisturiser these can be bought without a prescription g

Treatments for vaginal dryness

The main treatments that can help if you have a dry vagina are: Lubricants Vaginal moisturisers Vaginal oestrogen Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) Lubricants Lubricants are liquids or

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