These changes in the vagina increase the risk of infection, inflammation and swelling, also discomfort during intercourse due to vaginal dryness. It is well established that hormone replacement can help keep vaginal tissue in good health. HRT also protects against osteoporosis and heart disease significantly. If you have been on hormone therapy for a number of years, we suggest you discuss these findings with your doctor and keep up your yearly gynecological checkups. Discomfort or pain during intimacy can in most cases be eliminated instantly with a vaginal moisturizer but should be used daily if the tissue is very dry, just like a moisturizer for your face or body.
Regular intercourse helps maintain the vaginal tone.
Many women are using a vaginal moisturizer to keep the tissue protected, especially it they engage in extended intimacy and wish to avid irritation or swelling. The body is programmed to produce only enough moisture for procreation, not extended recreational intimacy. They can destroy the vaginal pH which is important to maintain vaginal health. For some women simple things like nylon panties rather than cotton may cause discomfort. Many women are allergic to certain spermicidal foams or creams so you might have to find a brand you can tolerate.