Vaginal Changes with Age: What to Expect and How to Adapt

20 years of age means when you have completely reached puberty from adolescence. All your organs have developed. But the labia (vaginal lips) in the vagina is yet to develop. As your age increases, changes occur in the vagina. Not only this, the fat present under the vagina decreases with age.

How to take care
The age of 20 to 29 years can be considered the best age in many ways. At this age, the pelvic floor is in a very good condition and this age is also considered the best for childbirth. But if you take any contraceptive pill, then your natural lubrication can be affected. Therefore, take special care of the vagina at this age. Do not use any chemical or other product on the vagina or its surrounding area.

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Usually women are married by this age and are sexually active. Along with this, women also take birth control pills in the 30th stage of age. Experts believe that birth control pills can cause vaginal dryness in women because birth control pills prevent ovulation, which limits the natural lubricant in a woman's vagina during that time period.

Apart from this, there is another factor which is full of exceptions and complications. Experts say that some women experience extreme vaginal dryness due to birth control pills because these medicines block androgens (male sex hormones).

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Pregnancy has a profound effect on the vulva and vagina. But Some changes are normal and some are surprising. For example, due to the heavy weight of the uterus during pregnancy, some women develop varicose veins (enlarged veins). This problem usually occurs in the last stage of pregnancy or after delivery. The color of the vulva can also change due to pregnancy hormones. Therefore, if you see such changes in your vagina at this age, there is no need to worry.

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How to take care
Every woman should do Kegel exercise at this age. This increases the capacity of the pelvic floor. Along with this, if you feel a lack of lubrication during sex, you can use lubricants.

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Experts say that if you regularly clean your pubic hair at this age, then you may see some changes in the skin of this area. Due to the lack of estrogen at this age, pubic hair starts thinning.

Generally, women have either already gone through menopause or are going through perimenopause (menopause period). As a result, they have a lack of estrogen. However, in some women, menopause can last up to the age of 50 to 52 years. At this age, you may feel dryness and lack of elasticity in the vagina.

How to take care
At this age, exercise should be done to keep the muscles strong. If you are still sexually active, try different positions. This will help in enjoying sex. Along with this, you can also take probiotics to keep the vagina healthy. It would be better to consult a doctor in this regard first. 

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By this age, all women have gone through menopause. The most changes are seen in the vagina at this age. Therefore, women who have crossed the age of 50 should pay special attention to their vagina at this age. Due to lack of estrogen, the vulva becomes thin and there can also be a problem of lack of flexibility and dryness in the vagina. As a result, women may feel uncomfortable while having sex.

How to take care
To take care of your vagina at this age, do Kegel exercise regularly. If you feel any pain during this, contact the doctor. Do foreplay before sex and slowly reach intercourse. Only then will you be able to enjoy sex to the fullest. Along with this, keep talking to the doctor and your partner about the changes taking place in the vagina.

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As women age, many natural changes occur in their bodies, including changes in the vagina. During and after menopause, estrogen hormone levels decrease, which can cause the walls of the vagina to become thin and dry. This can cause problems such as inflammation, burning, itching, and sometimes pain during intercourse. Changes also occur in the elastic skin of the vagina, which can cause changes in its shape and tone. Medical advice, moisturizers, or other treatments may be helpful in coping with these changes.