Vaginal rejuvenation after menopause – what is it and should you consider it?
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During menopause, you’re likely to notice changes to your vagina – in terms of both function and appearance. That’s partly because of age, but it’s also because your ovaries are gradually producing less oestrogen.
Oestrogen plays a vital role in various bodily functions, including the maintenance of vaginal tissues. When oestrogen levels drop during menopause, the skin and support tissues of the vulva and vagina become thinner and less elastic, and the vagina can become dry – in fact, approximately half of postmenopausal women experience vaginal dryness.
In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the various vaginal changes you might experience as a result of menopause, and explain how vaginal rejuvenation can help to improve the function, appearance, and comfort of the vaginal area.
Vaginal changes during and after menopause
Menopause affects every woman differently, but here are some of the main changes you might experience during and after menopause:
- Vaginal dryness and discomfort
- Loss of elasticity and lubrication
- Change in appearance
- Change to discharge
- Thinning of vaginal walls
- Increased risk on infection, such as UTIs
- Discomfort or pain during sex
- Impact on sexual health
These physical changes can also have an emotional impact and affect your general wellbeing and quality of life. Many women feel embarrassed about seeking help, but try to remember that your intimate health isn’t something you should feel embarrassed about. Our bodies may change, but our quality of life should not.
If you are experiencing one or several of these symptoms, then you may want to consider vaginal rejuvenation.
Vaginal rejuvenation to treat dryness
There are various surgical and non-surgical options available that can help to treat vaginal dryness. These include over-the-counter moisturisers and lubricants, vaginal oestrogen therapy, laser therapy and radiofrequency therapy.
At A New You, we offer a non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation treatment using DESIRIAL® – an injectable hydrogel that’s used to restore hydration, elasticity, tonicity and sensitivity to the vulvo-vaginal area.
The results are usually noticeable immediately, and 94% of women have seen an improvement or significant improvement to their quality of life up to six months after treatment.
Vaginal rejuvenation to treat aesthetic concerns
During menopause, and as a result of the ageing process in general, your skin begins to lose tone and elasticity. This is why we see the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging, and intimate areas are no exception.
A loss of volume, wrinkling, laxity and deflation in the labia majora (the outer lips of the vulva) is perfectly natural, but it can make many women feel self-conscious about their bodies. This can have an impact on the sex life of menopausal and postmenopausal women.
Vaginal rejuvenation can help to address these aesthetic concerns by plumping the tissues in the vulva and restoring their volume. At A New You, we use DESIRIAL® Plus. It’s a similar treatment to the one used to treat dryness, but it’s a more elastic gel, designed to remodel the labia majora. This can make a huge difference to many women, helping to restore your confidence when it comes to intimacy.
Vaginal rejuvenation at A New You
If you’re struggling with the physical changes brought about by a decrease in oestrogen levels, then you shouldn’t have to suffer in silence. At A New You, our experienced practitioners will help you to explore your options, answer any questions you may have and choose the best treatment for your needs. Get in touch today to schedule a consultation.
