Associated symptoms | Vaginal dryness

Associated symptoms

Vaginal dryness can manifest itself with various accompanying symptoms. The dry mucous membranes are much more susceptible to colonization by pathogens such as vaginal mycosis. These can adhere particularly well to the dry surface cells and cause an infection there.

Vaginal infections often manifest themselves through a changed discharge from the vagina, which can take on a yellow or greenish color or even smell bad. In addition, it is often increased in quantity. In addition, pain may occur during sexual intercourse, which is not only caused by the dry vagina but also by the inflammatory reaction.

Dryness of the vagina is often accompanied by an unpleasant itching or burning sensation in the genital area, as the dry mucous membranes rub against each other and cause irritation. Due to the immediate vicinity of the vaginal entrance and the urethra, the latter is often also affected when vaginal dryness occurs. The result is a susceptibility to urinary tract infections such as cystitis, which manifests itself mainly by an increased urge to urinate and a burning sensation when urinating.

During sexual intercourse, pain is usually caused by the significantly increased friction caused by the lack of moisture in the mucous membranes. The vaginal dryness can also be unpleasant for the man, as it also causes increased friction. Women with vaginal dryness also complain about slight bleeding of the mucous membranes after sexual intercourse.

These are also caused by the fact that the dry mucous membranes are much more prone to injury and can tear quickly due to friction during sexual intercourse. As the vagina is well supplied with blood, slight bleeding occurs as a result, but this usually stops quickly. If the vagina is too dry, increased itching is a frequent accompanying symptom.

Dryness can occur due to the often causally reduced blood flow in the vagina or the intervention in the natural flora of the vagina via incorrect washing lotions. As in other parts of the body, dry skin or mucous membranes are associated with an increased feeling of tension, and the affected areas are more prone to injury. This condition can easily worsen, as increased itching often leads to scratching to relieve the unpleasant feeling.

However, this can make it easier for the stressed and dry mucous membrane to be injured and infections to occur more frequently. Itching can also be a symptom of a bacterial infection of the vagina and, if the vagina is dry, it can be a symptom of both diseases. A gynecological examination is therefore particularly useful if there is a simultaneous discharge, altered vaginal odor or vaginal coating.