Many women experience vaginal dryness with the aging process. It’s a normal symptom of declining estrogen levels, but it can cause uncomfortable symptoms, including orgasmic dysfunction.
Read on to learn more about orgasmic dysfunction, how vaginal dryness can exacerbate it, and what to do to improve your sexual health.
What Causes Vaginal Dryness?
Vaginal dryness is most often caused by low estrogen levels. As the primary female sex hormone, estrogen is crucial for vaginal lubrication. When estrogen levels fall during menopause, after childbirth, or due to a hormonal disorder, vaginal dryness is a common symptom.
What is Orgasmic Dysfunction?
Orgasmic dysfunction occurs when a woman can’t reach orgasm or struggles to reach orgasm when she’s sexually aroused. Approximately 21% of women experience orgasmic dysfunction, making it a prevalent concern. There are many possible causes of this issue, including:
- Vaginal dryness
- Poor self-esteem
- Mental health concerns, like anxiety and depression
- Stress
- Previous sexual or emotional abuse
- Religious beliefs relating to sex
How Does Vaginal Dryness Contribute to Orgasmic Dysfunction?
When estrogen levels drop, vaginal tissue can become dryer, thinner, and more brittle. This can make sex uncomfortable or painful. When you’re experiencing pain, it can be incredibly difficult to reach orgasm or even become aroused. After all, natural lubrication is essential to prevent friction and stimulate pleasure during intercourse.
Treatments for Vaginal Dryness
Thankfully, women today have many treatment options for vaginal dryness. At A Place for Wellness, we offer multiple leading-edge, non-invasive therapies to improve your natural lubrication, including:
- MonaLisa Touch, is a laser treatment for symptoms of menopause and vaginal atrophy, including vaginal dryness
- The O-Shot, a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment to enhance orgasms, improve vaginal lubrication, and alleviate other menopause symptoms
- BioTE bioidentical hormone therapy, is a trusted treatment to restore hormonal balance
To learn more about our treatments for vaginal dryness and orgasmic dysfunction, request a consultation today!