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Vaginal dryness can be diagnosed in women of any age and can be caused by excessive alcohol consumption, low water intake, menstrual cycle period or stress, however, this is a very common symptom in menopause that can impair sexuality of the couple.
When it is not possible to increase lubrication by natural methods, it is possible to buy an intimate lubricant in pharmacies or drugstores, but opting for these home remedies can be a good first alternative.
Check out the options available to combat vaginal dryness.
1. Banana smoothie
A good home remedy for vaginal dryness is to take the banana vitamin daily because the banana is rich in magnesium which promotes vasodilation which will increase blood circulation. Thus, it also improves the functioning of the central nervous system, changing the libido, producing more sex hormones and stimulating feelings of pleasure, which ends up favoring lubrication.
Ingredients
- 1 banana;
- 1 glass of soy milk;
- 2 tablespoons of almonds.
Preparation mode
Beat the ingredients in a blender and then drink. This vitamin can be taken 1 to 2 times a day.
2. Mulberry leaf tea
The leaves of the tree that produces blackberries are a good natural solution to combat dryness of the vagina at menopause as it is rich in phytoestrogens that decrease hormonal oscillation, reducing several of the symptoms of menopause, such as vaginal dryness and reduced libido.
Ingredients
- 500 ml of boiling water;
- 5 mulberry leaves.
Preparation mode
Add the mulberry leaves to the boiling water, cover and strain after 5 minutes of rest. Take warm several times a day.
3. São Cristóvão Herb Tea
This tea contains phytoestrogens that will replace the natural estrogens of women and, therefore, can be a great option in menopause, as they help women to fight climacteric symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness, improving intimate contact.
Ingredients
- 180 ml of boiling water
- 1 tablespoon of dried St. John's wort leaves
Preparation mode
Add the dried leaves to the boiling water and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Then strain and take warm. This tea can be prepared 2 to 3 times a day, until symptoms improve.
4. Ginseng tea
Ginseng is a medicinal plant that increases the availability of nitric oxide in the body. Nitric oxide is a gas that facilitates vasodilation and, therefore, when it is increasing it improves blood circulation, especially in the intimate region. With the increase of blood in the pelvis, there is a superior production of natural lubrication, which can correct vaginal dryness.
Ingredients
- 2 grams of ginseng root;
- 200 ml of water;
Preparation mode
Put the water together with the ginseng roots in a pan and boil for 15 to 20 minutes. Then let it warm and strain. This tea can be drunk throughout the day, every day, until the dryness improves.
Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team