Q Since menopause I've had vaginal dryness and discomfort, but I'm too embarrassed to bring it up. Can this be treated as well?
A Vaginal dryness is a common menopausal symptom caused by declining estrogen, and it is nothing to be embarrassed about. With treatment that replenishes fluids in the dried mucosa and restores the balance of the whole body, the discomfort can be improved together.
Detailed Answer
When the female hormone declines, the vaginal mucosa becomes thin and dry, so it may itch or sting, and you may feel discomfort during intimacy. Even though it is a very common menopausal symptom, many people find it hard to bring up and endure it alone. But this is something that can sufficiently improve with proper management, so please feel free to talk about it.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
In Korean medicine, this is seen as a state in which the fluids (jinaek) that moisten the mucosa have dried up and Yin (eum) has become deficient, so we approach it with treatment that replenishes the deficient Yin and fluids. By treating it together with other menopausal symptoms such as flushing and insomnia, we help the whole body become more moist and comfortable.
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