Say Goodbye to Vaginal Dryness Without Hormones

Vaginal dryness can disrupt more than just intimacy. It can affect your daily comfort, emotional health, and overall quality of life. While many women associate this issue with aging or menopause, it can happen at any stage due to changes in hormone levels, certain medications, or cancer treatments. At Murrieta Health & Aesthetics, we offer a hormone-free solution that works from the inside out: Femilift.

Why Vaginal Dryness Happens

Vaginal dryness occurs when the vaginal tissue becomes thinner, less elastic, and produces less natural moisture. This can lead to discomfort, irritation, and even painful sex. Some of the most common causes include:

• Decreased estrogen levels during menopause
  
• Use of hormonal birth control
  
• Aromatase inhibitors or treatments for breast cancer
  
• Autoimmune disorders
  
• Cold medications or certain antidepressants
  
• Not enough foreplay or stimulation before sexual intercourse
  
• Harsh products like perfumed soaps or petroleum jelly inside the vagina
  
  

Many women experience vaginal dryness as part of genitourinary syndrome, which can also include urinary symptoms, vaginal discharge changes, and a loss of vaginal elasticity.

Diagnosing Vaginal Dryness

To properly diagnose vaginal dryness, your provider may perform a pelvic exam and review your medical history. They may also ask about other symptoms such as hot flashes, dry mouth, or unusual discharge. For women who are sexually active, the conversation may include how dryness affects vaginal lubrication during intimacy.

While some women choose vaginal estrogen therapy like low dose vaginal estrogen or vaginal estrogen cream, these aren't suitable for everyone. This is especially true for those with a history of developing breast cancer, blood clots, or other high-risk conditions.

Femilift offers a safe, non-hormonal alternative for women who want relief without medication.

What Is Femilift and How Does It Help?

Femilift is a non-surgical CO₂ laser treatment that rejuvenates the vaginal walls by stimulating collagen production and restoring tissue elasticity without hormone replacement. The procedure helps improve vaginal moisture, strengthens vaginal muscles, and promotes natural vaginal lubrication without the use of hormones.

Femilift works well for:

• Women experiencing vaginal dryness from menopausal symptoms
  
  
• Patients avoiding menopausal hormone therapy
  
  
• Individuals unable to use vaginal estrogen after cancer treatments
  
  
• Women looking for long-term results without daily products
  
  

The treatment takes just a few weeks to show results and has no downtime. It’s performed in-office using a slender probe that a doctor inserts into the vaginal canal using a sterile, disposable applicator.

Alternatives and What to Avoid

Many women try over-the-counter vaginal moisturizers, water based lubricants, or vaginal suppositories to treat symptoms. These can offer short-term relief, but they don’t address the structural changes in the vaginal lining or long-term dryness.

Avoid using:

• Oil based lubricants, which can break down latex condoms
  
  
• Petroleum jelly, which traps bacteria and alters pH
  
  
• Harsh or perfumed soaps near the vagina
  
  

Natural oils may offer temporary comfort, but they cannot restore tissue elasticity or moisture long term.

When Hormones Are Not an Option

If you've been advised to avoid estrogen because of a high risk of breast cancer or clotting disorders, Femilift may be your best non-hormonal approach. It provides lasting comfort without introducing hormones into the body.

For women using a higher dose ring or those concerned about menopausal hormone therapy, laser therapy may offer similar benefits with fewer risks.

Regain Confidence and Comfort

You shouldn’t have to live with discomfort, avoid intimacy, or rely on temporary fixes. Whether you're experiencing dryness from aromatase inhibitor therapy or general menopausal symptoms, Femilift can help restore moisture and elasticity naturally and safely.

Murrieta Health & Aesthetics offers compassionate, effective care for women looking to feel like themselves again. Schedule your appointment today!

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