Alternative Treatment of Vaginal Atrophy – Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Abstract
The vagina is the muscular part of the female genital tract that plays a very important role in channeling the route during menstruation, intercourse, and childbirth. Due to its role in childbirth, it is also called the birth canal. The vagina is elastic and muscular, but in vaginal atrophy, it loses its elasticity and becomes thin, dry, and swollen. There are many reasons behind the vagina losing its natural properties. Those reasons are explained in this article along with the symptoms that are seen in vaginal atrophy women. Ayurvedic medicines are also detailed for the management of this condition.
Introduction
Vaginal atrophy or Atrophic vaginitis is defined as thinning, drying, and inflammation of the walls of the vagina. Vaginal atrophy is mostly seen in women experiencing menopause and includes abnormal symptoms of the genital as well as urinary tract, thus is also known as genitourinary syndrome of menopausal women. Not all menopausal women or women heading toward menopause feel these symptoms of vaginal atrophy. Some women may have started feeling some of the abnormal symptoms in perimenopause age and will feel total discomfort soon after menopause.
A lubricated vagina is necessary for sexual intercourse to happen, but a dry vagina in Vaginal atrophy makes intercourse very painful for women. Women with bad habits of smoking and drinking, surgical delivery, and lack of sexual intercourse for a long period are more likely to suffer from Vaginal atrophy, but the situation depends on other factors too.
Ayurvedic Aspect
With the increasing age of women, the doshas levels in the body differ which will alter the working and results of those differences. Hormones production is also disturbed due to those factors. Those natural changes cannot be arrested, but the abnormalities and mistakes done in everyday life that aggravate the abnormalities and painful symptoms can be managed by Ayurveda remedies.
Causes
The cause of vaginal atrophy or genitourinary syndrome of menopause is a Lack of estrogen hormone in the female body, which can be due to the following reasons-
- Menopausal age effects
- After menopause
- Surgical menopause
- After pregnancy (during breastfeeding time)
- Side effects of various drugs and therapies (chemotherapy, radiation therapy)
Symptoms
Symptoms Seen in women with Vaginal atrophy are
- Dry vagina
- Swelling in and around the vaginal area
- Burning sensation down there
- Irritation
- Genital itching
- Frequent urination
- Urinary incontinence
- Pain during intercourse
- Abnormal bleeding from the vagina
- Tightening of vagina
- Bleeding after intercourse
- Lack of vaginal lubrication
- Vaginal infection and urinary infection
Radiological signs
- Thinning of vaginal walls
Diagnosis
To Diagnose Vaginal atrophy following methods are adopted-
- Pelvic examination
- Urinalysis
- Pap smear test
- Acid-base testing
- Checking estrogen levels in the body
Treatment
Treatment of Vaginal atrophy is quite challenging because regaining vaginal elasticity is nearly impossible, but the symptoms hampering your daily life can be managed through medications such as-
- Vaginal Lubricants
- Vaginal moisturizers
- Estrogen vaginal creams
- Estrogen tablets or rings
- Systemic estrogen therapy
- Antibiotics in urinary infections
- Vaginal dilators
- Hormonal therapy
Herbal Remedies by Planet Ayurveda for the Treatment of Vaginal Atrophy
Planet Ayurveda is an Ayurvedic drug manufacturing company in India that treats patients worldwide through their medications. The medicines are 100% pure and do not contain any toxic substance that is prepared in Planet Ayurveda’s pharmacy. There numerous herbal preparations are used in the management of different female reproductive problems. The medicines prepared for the treatment of Vaginal atrophy are-
Product Description
1. Kamdudha Ras (Moti Yukta)
Planet Ayurveda prepares this medicine in two different ways to maximize its properties for the management of a particular disorder. Moti Yukta kamdudha ras contains Moti pishti (Natural calcium compound), Kapardak Bhasma (Cowrie calx), Shudh swarna (Purified gold), Shudh geru (Purified red ochre), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), etc. This medicine is useful in female disorders. It works by managing pitta dosha aggravation and reducing pain, irritation, itching, swelling, and bleeding symptoms in females.
Dosage– Take 2 tablets twice daily.
2. Shatavari Capsules
These capsules contain pure extracts of herb Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus). The Shatavari is traditionally used to balance the hormonal imbalance in the female body. It cures the negative emotions due to abnormal hormones that will help lubricate the vagina naturally. Its antioxidant properties make it useful in female disorders. Shatavari contains plant-based estrogen (Phytoestrogen) in its natural extracts that are very effective in re-maintaining the body estrogen levels in females. Overall Shatavari has a female reproductive system nourishing properties.
Dosage– Take 1 capsule twice daily.
3. Yasthimadhu Ghan Vati
This single herbal ayurvedic tablet contains standard extracts of the herb yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra). Yashtimadhu has been traditionally used to cure many respiratory, digestive, and urinary problems. They will balance the doshas and reduce urinary problems. These tablets act as rasayan and heal minor injuries in the vagina due to painful intercourse. These tablets regulate the hormones in the postmenopausal female body. Mulethi has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that relieve the inflammatory and infectious symptoms of the female vagina.
Dosage- Take 2 tablets twice daily.
4. Female Health Support
These specially manufactured capsules have standardized natural extracts of the three most beneficial herbs for female reproductive health. These herbs are Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa), Ashoka (Saraca asoka), and Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) respectively. They reduce female menstrual-related problems and manage the correct hormonal balance necessary for the functioning of different female genitals. It strengthens the complete reproductive system of females and reduces pain, weakness, irritational, itching-like symptoms
Dosage- Take 1 capsule twice daily.
5. Chandraprabha Vati
This tablet treats the abnormal urinary symptoms in the genitourinary syndrome of females. These tablets are used worldwide for their benefits in treating urinary tract infections. This vati is a mixture of numerous wonderful herbs such as- Vacha (Acorus calamus), Daruka (Cedrus deodara), Daru haldi (Berberis aristata), Gajpippali (Scindapsus officinalis), Nishoth (Operculina turpethum), Tej patra (Cinnomomum tamala), Bamboo (Bambusa arundinacea), etc. This vati has anti-aging properties too that will be beneficial in Vaginal atrophy.
Dosage- Take 2 tablets twice daily.
6. Ashokarisht
This arishta formulation of planet Ayurveda contains a mixture of various herbs that are useful in female problems. It includes herbs such as Ashoka (Saraca asoka), Shunthi (Zingiber officinalis), Amalaki (Embelia officinalis), Vasa (Adhatoda vasica), Musta (Cyperus rotundus), Utpala (Nymphaea stellata), Jiraka (Cuminum Cyminum), Dhataki (Woodfordia fruticosa), etc. This formulation controls all the hormonal imbalances in the female body. It reduces the inflammation in the vaginal area, and painful symptoms arise due to vaginal atrophy, tiredness, cramps, and a burning sensation in the vagina.
Dosage- Take 2 teaspoons of arishta twice daily.
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Conclusion
Vaginal atrophy is an age-related disorder that needs proper management to reduce the abnormal symptoms and difficulties that women face due to the disease. Ayurveda offers proper yoga and diet charts along with herbal medicines for managing those symptoms. For more information, visit us at www.planetayurveda.com
