What to do if premature ovarian failure causes dryness in the intercourse

Dryness in the intercourse caused by premature ovarian failure can be improved by using vaginal lubricants, estrogen replacement therapy, psychological counseling, adjusting living habits, and conditioning with traditional Chinese medicine. Premature ovarian failure may be related to genetic factors, immune abnormalities, iatrogenic injuries, environmental toxins, viral infections and other reasons.

1. Use vaginal lubricant

Water-soluble lubricants such as Fuyanjie Sterile Lubricating Gel can relieve mucosal dryness and avoid friction damage. Suitable for people with temporary dryness or contraindications to hormone therapy. Apply directly to the perineum 10 minutes before intercourse. You need to choose products that are fragrance-free and without irritating ingredients. If you experience a burning sensation after use, discontinue use.

2. Estrogen replacement therapy

Estradiol gel or proestren vaginal capsules can promote vaginal mucosal hyperplasia. It is suitable for patients with premature ovarian insufficiency whose serum follicle-stimulating hormone exceeds 40IU/L and needs to be continued for more than 3 months to improve atrophy symptoms. Breast and endometrial thickness need to be monitored regularly during treatment.

3. Psychological counseling

Sexual anxiety may worsen symptoms of dryness, and cognitive behavioral therapy may improve sexual avoidance tendencies. It is more helpful for partners to participate in the treatment together to relieve stress. If necessary, anti-anxiety drugs such as fluoxetine hydrochloride capsules can be used as auxiliary treatment.

4. Adjust living habits

Drink 1500 ml of water every day and supplement with flaxseed oil and vitamin E soft capsules to enhance mucous membrane moisturizing. Avoid wearing chemical fiber underwear and choose pure cotton to reduce vulvar irritation. Kegel exercises three times a week can increase blood supply to the pelvic floor muscles.

5. Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning

Chinese patent medicines such as Zuogui Pills or Kuntai Capsules can improve hot flashes and night sweats associated with ovarian function decline. Acupuncture selects acupuncture points such as Guanyuan and Sanyinjiao, and is treated once every other day, with a course of treatment lasting 8 weeks. Moxibustion at Shenque point also helps regulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis.

It is daily recommended to increase the intake of phytoestrogens such as soy products and deep-sea fish, and maintain regular aerobic exercise to improve endocrine. Avoid using alkaline shower gel to clean the vulva. Take a sitz bath in warm water for 15 minutes before and after sex to promote local blood circulation. If vaginal dryness lasts for more than 6 months or is accompanied by abnormal menstruation, six hormone tests need to be reviewed to assess ovarian reserve function.