What candles with menopause to choose? This is a frequently asked question. We will understand it in more detail.
With age, the female body begins to undergo serious changes associated with the extinction of reproductive functions. As a rule, the pelvic organs are affected. During this period, material metabolism is destabilized, and the genitals, in turn, gradually atrophy. Subsequently, the skin loses its elasticity, there is dryness with discomfort in the intimate area. For local therapy of dry female genital organs, gynecologists prescribe drug suppositories. Candles for menopause are especially popular, as they are convenient to use and effective. Modern pharmaceuticals have a wide selection of such products.
Indications for the use of these drugs
Candles for menopause are prescribed in the following situations:
- With a pathological menopause, which develops due to the removal of the uterus, chemotherapeutic drugs or radiation therapy.
- Against the background of menopause, which occurred in women under the age of forty.
- Against the background of too pronounced signs of menopause.
- With the development of complications and diseases that have arisen against menopause, we are talking about hypertension, atherosclerosis, polycystic ovaries, vaginal dryness, urinary incontinence and so on.
- If the patient has a personal desire to eliminate unpleasant symptoms.
Reasons for prescribing drugs of this group
Candles for menopause are prescribed in a number of the following cases:
- Due to drug therapy. During this period, most women resort to the use of various medications. Hormone replacement is suitable for some, while others simply treat certain age-related diseases. A significant proportion of drugs during this period provokes the absence of lubricant in women.
- Against a background of poor blood circulation. At the climacteric stage, circulatory disorders often occur, because of this the blood flow to the organs of the pelvic region is extremely weakened. For these reasons, tissues, as a rule, do not receive the necessary nutrition, and the mucous membrane becomes thinner. As a result, the lubricant secretion ceases to be produced by the glands, or it is released in small quantities.
- Due to nervous shocks. The onset of menopause is stress for a woman. On the basis of this factor, experiences arise along with fears of aging and the upcoming stage, which will bring discomfort to a familiar life. This can affect the work of the body, including the secretory functions of the mucous membranes.
- The consequence of the wrong lifestyle. The unwillingness of women to abandon bad habits is extremely negatively reflected in the body. First of all, women suffer and genitals change. Smoking and alcohol lead to circulatory disorders, which, as noted, leads to various problems. Non-observance of a healthy lifestyle, along with improper diet, the use of fatty and spicy foods, oxygen deficiency also leads to the onset of an early menopause. Along with this, a weakened female body may simply not be able to cope with its functions, it will make unpleasant symptoms aware of itself.
- The effect of hygiene products. The irritating chemical components found in cosmetics that enter the mucous membranes are also capable of causing dry menopause, which will require the use of appropriate suppositories. For this reason, it is required to pay attention to the choice of intimate hygiene products in the menopause.
- Infectious diseases are also provocateurs. For example, sexually transmitted diseases often act as such, which can attack women at the time of menopause, when the immune system is particularly weakened.
The advantages of using candles in this difficult period
Candles for menopause have become very popular due to their characteristics:
- Simplicity and usability.
- The absence of negative effects on hormonal balance in the female body.
- Lack of systemic exposure.
- Pronounced anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, nourishing, moisturizing and firming properties.
How do suppositories work?
Therapeutic suppositories with menopause quickly relieve any discomfort, helping to restore the water level and acid balance. Many of these drugs effectively normalize the production of the necessary secret, helping to eliminate inflammation along with a sensation of itching and burning.
How to apply candles with menopause in gynecology?
The method of applying candles
So, candles are the most convenient pharmaceutical form for treatment. Due to vaginal administration, the drug is in direct contact with the mucosa, providing the desired therapeutic effect. The number of suppositories (depending on the drug) most often does not exceed one per day. But any appointments regarding dosing should be done exclusively by a doctor.
Suppositories for itching with menopause can be hormonal or have a completely natural origin. Hormonal suppositories have an alternative effect to the function of female hormones, especially estrogens, and directly affect the secretion of the mucous membrane, forcing it to produce the required amount of lubricating secretion.
Non-hormonal suppositories with menopause moisturize the integument and perform an action similar to natural lubrication. For example, suppositories, when ingested in a warm environment of the vagina, immediately melt, simulating the effects of secretions, while stimulating the work of the glands.
Hormone therapy in combination with suppositories
In the presence of more serious disorders, doctors prescribe hormonal therapy of general effect in the form of drugs intended for oral use. With this treatment, means to moisturize the intimate area will serve as an excellent addition to the main therapy.
Features of the choice and application of candles
In the event that it becomes necessary to use vaginal suppositories with menopause from dryness, you should pay attention to the following nuances:
- It is necessary to give preference to candles that have a neutral acid balance. Tocopherol (the so-called vitamin E) helps maintain a healthy epithelium and moisturize the mucous membranes.
- You should pay attention to whether the composition of the candles includes the necessary antibacterial substance.
- It should be guided by the amount of wax and fat contained. They must be included, the more of them, the better.
- It is necessary to make a choice in favor of those suppositories, which contain certain medicinal components, in particular D-panthenol.
- It is necessary to abandon medicines with a sharp aroma. Any additional chemistry for women during this period will not benefit, but rather, on the contrary, it will do much harm.
- You need to choose only candles designed specifically for use during menopause.
Rules for using these suppositories
When applying candles, you must also follow these rules:
- Use candles only after hygienic cleansing of the intimate area. Only PH-neutral agents are required for this.
- In the evening, women with menopause should be administered with exceptionally clean hands.
How to choose the right candles?
Whatever candles the woman chooses, they have one goal - it is to eliminate dryness in the pelvic organs. In addition, suppositories with menopause help maintain the water balance of the mucous membranes and stabilize the production of lubricant.
The main cause of such disorders in menopause is dystrophy of the female genital organs. Therefore, in order to achieve a greater effect, it is necessary to turn to funds that not only temporarily eliminate discomfort, but to those that solve the problem fundamentally.
Hormonal suppositories with menopause
These include candles, which are made on the basis of hormones. They have a number of different contraindications, but, with the exception of this negative factor, they give the greatest effectiveness.
Perhaps suppositories called "Ovestin" can rightfully be considered the most common. Their main active ingredient is the hormone estriol, which models the action of estrogen. It has a local effect and favorably affects the work of the vagina, urethra, uterus, vulva and restores their microflora. This drug has an accelerated effect, in addition, it is effective in the first week of use. Use this medicine to eliminate unpleasant symptoms, and in addition, for prevention.
German candles called Estrokad are also based on estriol. The action of these suppositories is aimed at restoring the thickness of the mucosa, and in addition, at normalizing the work of its secretory functions.
Candles "Ovipol Clio" are distinguished by a higher concentration of estriol. The drug "Ortho-Ginest" promotes the secretion of the vaginal walls and cervix. These candles produce a powerful moisturizing effect.
Non-hormonal suppositories
Non-hormonal suppositories with menopause are also in no less demand. They include natural ingredients that model the effects of beta-estradiol. Their effect is similar to hormonal drugs with menopause, but there is also a difference, which consists in its natural origin and the absence of a large number of contraindications for use. Also, the composition of these suppositories includes a whole range of useful vitamins and minerals. Non-hormonal suppositories include:
- The drug is called "Klimaktol-antikan", it contains sea buckthorn oil, and in addition, lemon balm, valerian, hops, and at the same time their homeopathic essences.
- The drug "Revitax" is made on the basis of calendula extract. It also contains aloe along with tea tree oil extract, centella and hyaluronic acid.
- Also, a number of candles with a natural composition include “Vagical” along with “Feminela” and “Cicatridine”.
Reviews about candles with menopause
We learn what women think about these drugs.
Statistics show that the dryness that occurs in the vagina and genitals during menopause is overcome by almost seventy percent of women, and this problem can not be solved only by a healthy lifestyle. Very often, specialists can resort to medications, mainly candles, to eliminate this symptom. This is explained by the convenience of their use and the effectiveness of the impact.
In the reviews, women write that such candles quickly affect the problem. Ladies note that hormonal (as well as non-hormonal) suppositories not only relieve discomfort, but also help restore the water and acid balance of the mucous membranes, helping to normalize the secretion. Suppositories, according to the assurances of patients, help relieve inflammation, eliminate itching and burning on the background of menopause. Women especially praise drugs such as Estrokad and Ovestin.
Suppositories can be prescribed as the main means or in combination with medication for internal use. Patient reviews often indicate that suppositories not only have a local effect, but if there is a mild menopause, they help eliminate flushing along with some disturbances in the psycho-emotional female background.
The most effective suppositories (according to women)
Based on the reviews, it can be concluded that hormones are the most effective. True, when using hormone replacement therapy, they should be used with great care in order to avoid an overabundance of certain hormones. It is also worth noting that in the comments most often there are complaints about the occurrence of side effects in relation to the use of hormonal suppositories for treatment. The most popular drugs: "Klimaktol-antikan", "Ovestin", "Revitax", "Estrokad".
In conclusion, it is worth saying that using candles with the appearance of menopause, women can not only get rid of dryness in the intimate area, but also return comfort to their sexual and everyday lives.