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What's the reason for dryness and lack of water in the intercourse? How to adjust? What medicine should be used?

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Asked on:Mar 30, 2026 11:57 AM

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  • Nelly Nelly

    Mar 30, 2026

       1. Reasons for dryness and lack of water in the sexual intercourse

      1. Aging and hormonal changes

      As age increases, especially female Enter the enclosure menopause During menopause or after menopause, estrogen levels in the body drop significantly. Estrogen plays a key role in maintaining the thickness, elasticity, and lubrication of the vaginal mucosa. Reduced estrogen levels will cause the vaginal mucosa to become thin and dry, and secretions will decrease, resulting in dryness during intercourse. For example, a woman around 50 years old may gradually feel discomfort during sexual intercourse due to reduced ovarian function and insufficient estrogen secretion. This situation is more common among postmenopausal women.

      2. Psychological factors

      High work pressure, fast pace of life, negative emotions such as anxiety and depression, as well as psychological factors such as disharmony between husband and wife may inhibit sexual arousal and prevent the body from producing enough lubricant. For example, a working woman who has recently had heavy work tasks and has been in a state of tension and anxiety for a long time will find it difficult to relax during sex, leading to vaginal dryness , this condition can occur even at a young age.

      3. disease Influence

      some Gynecology diseases such as VaginitisCervicitis Etc., inflammation will destroy the normal physiological environment of the vagina, lead to abnormal secretions, and may cause symptoms of dryness. In addition, systemic diseases such as Sjögren's syndrome can affect the body's exocrine gland function, including the vaginal secretion function, and can also cause dryness in the sexual intercourse. For example, women with fungal vaginitis, in addition to itching, Abnormal leucorrhea In addition to other symptoms, you will also feel obvious dryness and pain during sexual intercourse.

      4. Drug side effects

      Long-term use of certain drugs, such as antihistamines, antidepressants, antihypertensive drugs, etc., may cause vaginal dryness as a side effect. For example, some antihypertensive drugs taken by some hypertensive patients can affect the balance of hormones in the body or directly act on the vaginal mucosa, resulting in reduced secretions and dryness during intercourse.

      2. How to treat dryness and lack of water in the sexual intercourse

      1. Lifestyle adjustments

      Maintaining a regular work and rest schedule and getting enough sleep will help the body's endocrine regulation. Appropriate exercise, such as yoga, jogging, etc., can promote blood circulation and enhance the overall function of the body. It is also helpful to improve local blood circulation in the vagina, thereby alleviating dryness symptoms. At the same time, you should pay attention to a balanced diet and consume more foods rich in vitamin B2, vitamin E and estrogen, such as soy products, nuts, green leafy vegetables, etc., which will help maintain the health of the vaginal mucosa. healthy

      2. Psychological adjustment

      Learn to cope with stress in life and work, and relax your body and mind through meditation, deep breathing, listening to music, etc. Husband and wife should strengthen communication, enhance feelings, create a warm and harmonious atmosphere for sexual life, and reduce the inhibition of sexual arousal by psychological factors. For example, couples can arrange some romantic activities before sex, such as watching movies and having dinner together, to help women relax and get into the mood better.

      3. Local care

      Avoid using harsh cleansers on your vulva and choose mild, fragrance-free cleaning products that can disrupt the vagina's natural acid-base balance. You can usually use some vaginal lubricants containing moisturizing ingredients to reduce the discomfort caused by dryness during intercourse, but you should pay attention to choosing products with reliable quality and no allergic reactions.

      3. What medication should be used to treat dryness and lack of fluid in the sexual intercourse?

      1. Estrogen drugs

      For vaginal dryness caused by estrogen deficiency, under the guidance of a doctor, you can use topical estrogen creams, such as conjugated estrogen cream, proestrenol cream, etc. These drugs can directly act on the vaginal mucosa, supplement estrogen, and improve vaginal dryness. Generally, it is used 2-3 times a week. After several weeks of continuous use, the thickness and elasticity of the vaginal mucosa will gradually recover, and the secretions will increase accordingly. However, it should be noted that long-term use of estrogen drugs may have certain risks, such as increased risk of endometrial cancer, breast cancer probability, so it is necessary to strictly follow the doctor's recommendations and conduct relevant examinations regularly.

      2. Lubricant

      In addition to the ordinary vaginal lubricants mentioned above, there are also some lubricants with special effects, such as water-soluble lubricants, silicone-based lubricants, etc. Water-soluble lubricants have a refreshing texture and are easy to clean, making them suitable for most people. ; Silicone-based lubricants provide long-lasting lubrication but may not be easy to clean. When choosing a lubricant, you should choose it based on your personal needs and preferences. At the same time, be careful to avoid products containing irritating ingredients such as fragrances and alcohol to avoid allergic reactions.

      3. Drugs to treat related diseases

      If vaginal dryness is caused by gynecological inflammation, treatment should be targeted at the specific type of inflammation. For example, antifungal drugs can be used for fungal vaginitis, such as clotrimazole suppositories, fluconazole tablets, etc. ; Metronidazole suppositories, clindamycin gel, etc. can be used for bacterial vaginosis. After the inflammation heals, symptoms of vaginal dryness often resolve.