The Causes of Vaginal Dryness

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Vaginal dryness occurs whenever a woman's estrogen level falls too low. There are many reasons why estrogen can diminish. But whatever the cause, women are left with uncomfortable dryness that can lead to infection.

Under the influence of estrogen, delicate vaginal tissue produces its own lubrication.

• This creamy moisture protects intimate tissue. It also works as a fertile environment for sperm that may be present, helping them to accomplish fertilization.
• Without adequate estrogen, this natural moisture diminishes and the result is annoying dryness.
• If vaginal tissues remain too dry, painful irritation can occur, often resulting in bleeding and infection.

Because menopause lowers estrogen, it is the most common cause of vaginal dryness.

• By age 50, more than 80% of all American women are dealing with dryness.  Yet fewer than 30% of them receive information about menopause from their doctor.
• Premature estrogen deficiency also occurs.  By age 40, for example, more than half of all women are experiencing painful dryness, at least some of the time.
• And 35% of all American women under the age of 40 report that they, too, are having a problem with dryness. That’s 25 million women in this age group alone!

Menopause isn’t the only reason for estrogen deficiency and vaginal dryness.

• Breastfeeding, ovarian dysfunction and hysterectomy also cause estrogen deficiency and resulting dryness.
• If done regularly, intense exercise can reduce estrogen levels, and vaginal dryness will inevitably occur.
• Extreme exhaustion or emotional stress can leave women estrogen deprived, particularly if the problem persists for extended periods of time.
• Chemotherapy and some prescription drugs (including birth control pills) definitely lower estrogen and leave women vulnerable to dryness.
• Even within the normal menstrual cycle, there are naturally dry days. Estrogen declines during the second half of the monthly cycle, and vaginal lubrication diminishes enough to make some women uncomfortable.

It is for all these women that Crème de la Femme was formulated.

• Developed by a woman doctor over 20 years ago, Crème offers safe and soothing relief without undesirable side effects.
• Formulated with only botanical ingredients, Crème contains no alcohol, dyes or glycerin to cause yeast, bladder or vaginal infection.