What is atrophic colpitis?

Atrophic colpitis is a disease that develops in almost all women 1.5-5 years after the end of menstruation. In the beginning there are changes in the epithelium of the mucosa, it is thinned. The walls of the vagina become easily traumatized, hyperemia leads to the appearance of liquid secretions with an admixture of blood. Since the protective functions of tissues are disrupted with a deficiency of female hormones, this leads to the attachment of a secondary infection and a prolonged chronic course of the disease.

A woman, if she has an atrophic colpitis, feels itching, dryness and burning sensation in the vagina, a discharge with an unpleasant odor. On examination, a mucus of bright red color is detected, a weakness of the pelvic floor muscles, the vagina is lowered, soreness is observed during sexual intercourse and medical examination.

Provoking factors in the development of the disease include reduced immunity, diabetes mellitus, genital irradiation, frequent sexual intercourse, menopause, HIV infection and synthetic underwear.

The most correct and effective method of treatment is substitution therapy with estrogens in the first years after the onset of menopause. The later they start hormonal treatment, the lower the effect.

Is it possible to prevent atrophic colpitis, or does it inevitably develop in every woman during menopause? Yes, all women are gradually reducing the level of estrogen, but the constant intake of synthetic hormones allows you to maintain the hormone level. Personal hygiene, the refusal of deodorants, lotions, flavored soaps can protect the skin and mucous from dryness.

A cool shower instead of a hot bath, fighting obesity, using cotton underwear, make it possible to protect a woman and prevent atrophic colpitis from developing. But the Russian bath serves as an excellent key to health for women over 50 years old, if there are no contraindications in the form of heart and vascular diseases.

High temperature and humidity enhance the processes of metabolism, stimulate the production of mucus, relax the muscles and improve blood circulation in the skin and mucous membranes. To strengthen the tone of the muscles and the elasticity of the vessels, contrasting procedures are useful when after a steam bath they pour cool water. This reduces the smooth muscles and narrowing of the vessels, which serves as the training of all protective mechanisms.

Slows down the process of atrophy, increases blood flow to the mucous, stimulates collagen production, maintains elasticity and tissue tone, which means that atrophic colpitis has no reason to develop. It is much easier to prevent a disease than to treat it.

It is important for women to know that using medicinal herbs, it is possible to carry out preventive treatment long before the onset of menopause. You can prepare a decoction of rhodiola rosea and do irrigation on the back of the vagina, or you can use a sedentary warm bath. To prepare the broth you need to take 100 g of grass, pour a liter of water and boil for 10 minutes on a small fire. After the broth cools down, it must be filtered and used for its intended purpose.

When diagnosed colpitis, treatment with folk remedies serves as an excellent supplement to hormonal replacement therapy, which is prescribed by a gynecologist. At home, a woman can use gels, candles, tablets, and perform douches and irrigation, insert tampons and take warm baths.

Positive effect is having a real chistel. To do this, 1 tbsp. L of herbal raw material is poured into a glass of boiling water. For half an hour they insist in a thermos, after which they filter and drink three times a day.

For syringings apply a decoction of flowers of calendula or chamomile. At night, you can use a tampon with aloe juice. You can crush the pulp of aloe in gauze and enter deep into the vagina before going to bed. Such procedures stimulate the recovery processes in the mucosa, relieve inflammation and moisturize it.

To prevent the disease, you must avoid stress, exercise, do not smoke, monitor food. When the onset of menopause, do not forget about substitution therapy, do not delay the visit to the doctor for a long time.