9 women tell - This is how we got rid of dry mucous membranes
Dry mucous membranes in the genital area can affect women of all ages and there are many underlying causes. They often cause pain during intercourse, stinging, a burning sensation, and increase the risk of infections. Many are unaware that these problems can be due to dry mucous membranes.
Fortunately, help is available ❤️ In this article, nine women, all satisfied customers of VagiVital, share their personal success stories about how they have overcome their issues.
Monica Sundberg – Known from TV
Monica, 74, may be recognized by many from a major dating show for seniors on TV. She says she didn't think she had any problems before she got the chance to try VagiVital AktivGel.
– I think many might believe they don't have problems, but oh what a difference it was when I finally tried AktivGel! It was a completely different softness and suppleness, never dry as I could be before. So I was positively surprised.
She means that the gel has given effects she had not thought she needed.
– It is also so much better and more comfortable during intercourse now, she says.
Fia – Uses for preventive purposes
Unlike the other users, Fia Larzon has not yet experienced problems with dry mucous membranes. She turns 50 in January and became interested in VagiVital's products through a commercial, as she wants to work preventively.
– Since I am at an age of biological changes, I have been keen to stay a step ahead. For me, it is incredibly important to feel vital and unimpeded. Free in my body. Inside and out.
Fia ordered a moisturizing intimate care kit consisting of AktivGel and V Cleanser intimate wash.
– I immediately took a liking to these products. It was like giving the genital area new vitality, she says and concludes:
– Since I, as a health coach, daily convey the importance of holistic health, it feels good to also address intimacy and the importance of really taking care of her, the vagina.
Theresia – Problems with recurring urinary tract infections
Theresia Malm, 52, had had problems with recurring urinary tract infections and yeast infections for a year. She also felt dryness from friction in the genital area just from wearing a pair of pants.
– It became so problematic in the end that I got a burning sensation in the genital area, and during a period when it was at its worst, it was the only thing I thought about, she says.
Through friends and the pharmacy, she came into contact with VagiVital AktivGel, which together with hormone treatment became the salvation.
– It feels like I got my life and genital area back. I have also gained more sex drive, which was an unexpected effect.
VagiVital AktivGel: Women's solution for dry mucous membranes
AktivGel is a hormone- and sticky-free vaginal gel that has been tested at Swedish university hospitals. Studies show that VagiVital AktivGel reduces symptoms of dry mucous membranes such as itching, irritation, and pain during intimate contact and urination, as well as improves urinary urgency. The crystal-clear gel releases moisture to the mucous membrane over time, restores pH balance, and stimulates the growth of cells in the mucous membrane's surface layer. It is suitable for women of all ages.
EDIT – PAIN DURING INTERCOURSE
Edit Gado, 58, was 52 when she noticed that the mucous membranes in the genital area felt dry.
– It was mainly through my sexual activity that it hurt when we were together. I also had repeated urinary tract infections. When I googled, I saw a connection with urinary tract infections, discomfort in the genital area during sex, and also dry eyes. I had entered menopause.
Because it hurt, she felt hesitation about sexual activity. In the beginning, it was also embarrassing because she didn't know what it was due to.
– It made me withdraw sometimes to avoid experiencing pain during intercourse, she says.
She first tried a tablet that is inserted into the vagina to help the mucous membranes but didn't feel it helped fully. When she saw a post about VagiVital on social media, she became curious and ordered immediately.
– I experience a big difference and it feels like before menopause. The sex life is without discomfort and it does not hurt, says Edit and continues:
I am grateful that VagiVital highlights the genital area and the problems many have but which I feel we do not dare to talk about. It also feels reassuring that the product is developed in Sweden.
Annika – "AT FIRST I BARELY NOTICED THAT MY MUCOUS MEMBRANES WERE DRY"
Annika Cripps, 67, has also appeared on the same dating show as Monica Sundberg and it was thanks to that contact she came into contact with VagiVital.
She has had problems with dry mucous membranes since she entered menopause about 15 years ago.
– At first I barely noticed that my mucous membranes were dry. It was only when I started getting urinary tract infections that I realized it was a problem. I started taking estrogen and did so for a couple of years. Then they got better and I avoided urinary tract infections and other menopause symptoms.
In 2016 Annika was diagnosed with breast cancer which fortunately was not spread and she managed with surgery, radiation, and hormone treatment. The hormone treatment lowers the small dose of estrogen left, which is not good for the mucous membranes. For this she took local estrogen which worked okay.
Through Monica she came into contact with Vagivital and tried using AktivGel.
– It is a great product that is easy to insert and feels comfortable. I have reduced the local estrogen and use AktivGel instead, she says and continues:
– Now I haven't had a urinary tract infection for several years. When it comes to sex, I have better self-esteem now than before. That compensates for the somewhat weaker libido and makes me enjoy my sex life.
Nicole – "THOUGHT THE GENITAL AREA WAS JUST TROUBLESOME"
Nicole Hallsten, 30, has had problems with her genital area for several years, both with recurring yeast infections and urinary tract infections.
– It has been very troublesome for me. I never really understood why I got this over and over and thought that the genital area was just troublesome. I also had burning during intercourse, which also indicates that I had dry mucous membranes and this of course affected my sex life.
She says that her sex life was hugely affected and that she couldn't have intercourse without it somehow hurting.
– This caused irritation and frustration in me which my partner also felt. When I had itching I could scratch until I got sores and then it was a nightmare to go to the bathroom.
The rescue came when she tried VagiVital AktivGel.
– At first, I thought this was only for women in menopause but then I thought; "oh well, if it helps others maybe it will help me too." And yep – that's what happened.
Today she is no longer troubled by burning during intercourse, itching, or urinary tract infections.
– It has actually saved my life. I didn’t think all the symptoms would disappear, she says and continues:
– My advice to all younger girls out there who have problems is to try.
"MY SEX LIFE WAS FILLED WITH WORRY AND ANXIETY", SUZANNE 52
A few years ago Suzanne Hult, 52, began to notice changes in her body, especially in the genital area. Heavy bleeding during intense exercise that lasted for several days and recurring urinary tract infections after sex created worry and anxiety.
– My training, my sex life, and my mood were affected. I had to plan my workouts because I didn’t want to have bleeding. I did everything to try to prevent urinary tract infections after sex. It felt like I was always worried and sometimes I had severe anxiety attacks, Suzanne says.
She understood that it had something to do with perimenopause and sought help from a gynecologist, but everything looked good and she was recommended various synthetic hormone treatments like birth control pills, something she did not want to expose her body to.
When she also couldn’t get help at a women's clinic, she started searching frantically for something natural that could restore the balance in the genital area. After spending thousands of kronor on all kinds of products, she stumbled upon an ad for VagiVital on social media.
– I went to the pharmacy to buy a AktivGel and got help from a woman there. She could really recommend this gel and talked about how amazingly good it was, she says and tells that she quickly felt a difference.
– Especially when it comes to the dryness, it only took a few days before I could really notice a difference! I always carried a tube in my handbag and could replenish moisture when I felt it was needed. I bleed less and less after exercise and the urinary tract infections have stopped. I can relax and enjoy my sex life again. It feels like I have control over my life again!
It has now been almost three months, and AktivGel is a constant companion for Suzanne.
– There are surely lots of women out there suffering in silence, just like I did. We women need to talk more about these things and help each other. We shouldn't be afraid that our bodies change, not when there are aids that can help us live the life we want to live.
KATARZYNA – "SOME DAYS I FELT SO BAD THAT I COULDN'T WORK"
Shortly after Katarzyna Bielanska, 57, turned 50, she began to experience dry mucous membranes and was diagnosed with atrophic vaginitis – which is exactly dry mucous membranes in the genital area.
– It affected my life very negatively. I was very active but because of the dry mucous membranes I got a lot of problems. Urinary tract infections and yeast infections just triggered each other. Some days I felt so bad that I couldn't work.
She tried using different hormone preparations but felt so bad from them that she had to stop. Other products without hormones only helped moderately.
– But then I got a tip from an acquaintance midwife to try AktivGel from VagiVital. It was a bullseye! Of course, it took some time but I was prepared to invest that time since that was the only option left.
Her doctor has now been able to confirm that the mucous membrane is rebuilt, and the other troubles are under control.
– It has been quite a long journey, but I can also say that I wouldn't do this if I didn't believe in it. It is a good product and if I can help others feel better, that's good, she concludes.
ANNICA – "A STRAW AFTER YEARS OF TROUBLES"
Annicka Ekengren, 69, knows what it is like to have troubles from the genital area. She has had burning, itching, and constant trips to the bathroom at night thinking she needed to pee. She has sought help for urinary tract infections countless times, which it never was. Yet she has never received an answer as to what caused the problems.
– My gynecologist has only recommended local estrogen and almond oil. But I don't like giving my body hormones unnecessarily, so I have used it reluctantly. Almond oil softens the outside but does not solve my problems on the inside.
She feels that there is too little talk about dry mucous membranes.
– It's a no-no topic. But it has been a life and a daily life that affects in an irritating and frustrating way. Being healthy otherwise and dealing with such troubles has been super tough.
In search of something that could help with the troubles, she stumbled upon AktivGel from VagiVital.
– I'm a hard-to-convince type who doesn't buy just anything, but I thought their blogs were enlightening and credible. I thought I'd try and see if it works, she says and continues:
– I didn't really know what to expect as it was a straw after years of troubles. But I feel free and more whole than in a long time. I get a good night's sleep because I no longer have urinary urges. It is liberating and stress-relieving. Not having to get up at night unnecessarily, which has been more stressful than I realized.
She also feels that she has gotten rid of itching and irritation.
– I no longer have to think about my genitals in negative terms all day.
Her advice is to give it some time.
– Three months, that was when the big reward came for me. So don't give up, it's worth it all the way.
BREAK THE SILENCE: SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE AND EMPOWER YOUR SISTERS
These brave women have shown that it is possible to overcome problems with dry mucous membranes and regain a pain-free intimate life. We hope their stories can help others feel less alone and more informed. No woman should have to suffer in silence. We encourage all women to continue the conversation – with friends, in forums, or with your gynecologist. Let us together raise women's intimate health!
Take care of yourself & Stay Pussytive ❤️
/Fanny Falkman Grinndal
Business Manager Nordics
Peptonic Medical AB
fanny.falkman-grinndal@peptonicmedical.se
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