What to do if you have vaginal dryness at the age of 50

If you are 50 years old and have vaginal dryness, you need to go to the hospital for 6 hormone tests and routine leucorrhea examinations to determine the cause of the vaginal dryness and then receive symptomatic treatment.

Women aged 50 generally have relatively low ovarian function and may also suffer from senile vaginitis, all of which may cause vaginal dryness.

1. Ovarian dysfunction: Ovarian dysfunction is usually caused by a decrease in estrogen levels in the body. You can take estrogen supplements under the guidance of a doctor, such as ethinyl estradiol tablets or estradiol. You can also combine it with water-soluble vaginal lubricants, which can moisturize the vagina and relieve the discomfort caused by vaginal dryness.

2. Gynecological inflammation in the elderly: As women age, their ovarian function declines, which reduces estrogen secretion in the body and may cause atrophy of the vaginal wall. They are particularly susceptible to some gynecological diseases in the elderly, such as urethritis, vaginitis, and adnexitis. They can be treated with topical metronidazole suppositories combined with estrogen supplementation drugs.

In addition, you should also pay attention to personal hygiene, keep your private parts dry and clean, try to eat less spicy and irritating foods, and eat some fruits and vegetables with high vitamin C content, which can also relieve the symptoms of vaginal wall atrophy and improve the symptoms of vaginal dryness.