It’s no surprise that women have many unique health concerns that include menstrual cycles, pregnancy, birth control, and menopause; and that’s just the beginning. Many health issues affect only women and others are more common in women. One of the more challenging health issues has to do with sex. Specifically, I’m referring to painful sex caused by vaginal dryness. Dr Sherrill Sellman ND
What once was a pleasurable experience, vaginal dryness or lack of lubrication makes intercourse uncomfortable, and in some cases even painful. This change in lubrication occurs more often as women transition into perimenopause and menopause but can occur even earlier. It may be surprising to learn that vaginal dryness is exceedingly common. Nearly three-quarters of women have this experience at some point in their lives. And up to six in 10 women report painful sex during the transition to menopause and beyond. More than half of all women over the age of 40 suffer from vaginal dryness at some time. And two-thirds of women over 60 list vaginal dryness as one of the top two sexual health problems along with lack of libido.
Why is this happening and what can safely and effectively resolve this issue?
Although this is often considered an embarrassing subject to discuss with a partner, friends, or health professional, it’s time to talk openly and honestly about vagina dryness, also known as vaginal atrophy.
Welcome to the World of Vaginal Dryness
Cynthia had a most embarrassing problem. She just turned 45 years old and suddenly discovered that big changes were happening to her body. Once pleasurable sex with her partner was becoming more painful and irritating. She was also getting more frequent urinary tract infections.
Occasionally she would notice some vaginal discharge. Her doctor prescribed antibiotics and recommended a commercial lubricant. But the irritation persisted and so did the vaginal discharge. Needless to say, she was at a loss for what to do.
Sounds familiar? Women generally know very little about the physiology of their vaginas and the changes that occur during various cycles of life! Vaginal atrophy occurs when vaginal walls start thinning, drying out, and becoming inflamed. It’s usually because of a drop in estrogen levels, especially during menopause. It can also happen after a woman gives birth.
Vaginal lubrication is created by a thin layer of moisturising mucus, which normally coats the vaginal walls. However, many issues can alter the normal production of moisture such as the natural aging process, declining oestrogen levels, hysterectomies, adrenal exhaustion, emotional stress, and excessive consumption of coffee, alcohol, and sugar. Also, lack of lubrication can be caused by a variety of medications, which include steroid/cortisone drugs, cancer treatments, oestrogen blockers, antihistamines, antidepressants, as well as ulcer and high blood pressure medications.
Vaginal dryness is more than just experiencing some discomfort.
The fact of the matter is that without adequate lubrication sexual intercourse can become very painful. Vaginal dryness is often accompanied by thinning and drying out of the vaginal tissue. This can result in lesions or tears of the vaginal wall and the risk of infections. In addition, drying out the mucus membranes increases the risk of incontinence, bladder infections, and urinary tract infections.
A Word of Caution About Commercial Lubricants
It’s only logical that the first thing a woman looks for is an over-the-counter personal lubricant. But beware! Not all lubricants are created equal. A surprising number, even those reported to be more natural, include synthetic or toxic compounds that could cause unpleasant side effects or even pose health risks. In fact, some contain chemical ingredients that were originally designed for use in oven cleaners and automobiles!
There is a long list of side effects from these chemicals which include petroleum jelly, parabens, propylene glycol, chlorhexidine, glycerin, and silicone-based ingredients. Imagine absorbing all these chemicals through the delicate vaginal tissue! Some of these chemicals alter the healthy pH of the vagina, while others cause irritation, or burning.
Did you know that commercial lubricants are also shown to cause the presence of several unhealthy vaginal conditions such as Candida albicans or an abnormal overgrowth of vaginal bacteria called bacterial vaginosis? Some lubricants can even damage the vaginal lining increasing the risk of STDs such as human papillomavirus (HPV).
Obviously, these ingredients are the last thing you would want your delicate vaginal tissues exposed to.
Getting Your Vagina Back to Health, Naturally
There are natural solutions that can help soothe and restore lubrication to vaginal tissues. Some of these include vitamin E, sea buckthorn oil, aloe vera, coconut oil and omega-3 fatty acids.
While these are helpful to alleviate the discomfort of vaginal atrophy, they don’t address all the issues associated with vaginal atrophy.
As a Naturopathic Doctor specialising in women’s health, I have always sought the most natural and effective solutions possible to assist my patients to restore vaginal health.
In my search for the best way to help restore healthy vaginal tissues and environment, I discovered a unique solution that was far better than anything I had used previously.
From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Healing
The ancient cultures had a healing secret. Dating back thousands of years. there was one healing approach that had been extensively used in Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Phoenician, Macedonian, and Chinese civilisations. This powerful healing medicine was silver.
Hippocrates, the “father of medicine”, wrote in his medical texts that silver had beneficial healing and anti-disease properties. He praised silver for its tissue repair and wound healing abilities. Ancient peoples also learned that silver bestowed powerful anti-microbial effects, as well. For instance, the Phoenicians would store water, wine, and vinegar in silver bottles to prevent spoiling.
The knowledge of silver’s profound healing attributes has continued into modern times. Silver is considered to be nature’s own broad-spectrum anti-microbial, eliminating bacterial infections without creating any bacterial resistance. Unlike prescription medications, silver is also able to safely kill virtually all forms of viruses, fungi, and molds without any side effects.
The most common forms of silver that have been used in modern times include colloidal silver, ionic silver, or hydrosol silver. While these forms of silver have benefits, they also have side effects or reduced potency to eliminate infections. For instance, colloidal silver can build up in the body over time as well as harm probiotic bacteria, even at low concentrations.
While there are presently many colloidal and ionic silver products, I discovered a new silver technology that has unique properties that no other silver technology has. Modern technology has been able to use the ancient healing knowledge of silver and transform it into a 21st-century version that is superior to any other form of silver presently available.
This new silver technology is called Triple Action Nano-silver™ gel created by SilverCeuticals.
It has been proven to out-perform all silver products because it is totally safe (never accumulates in tissues), has been proven effective with hundreds of clinical studies, has the greatest potency, is long-lasting and is a broad spectrum anti-microbial for the healing and repair of tissues, including delicate vaginal tissues.
This was the healing solution that I had been in search of for my women patients. The Nano-Silver gel was scientifically proven to quickly and safely kill harmful bacteria, viruses, and mold. The good news is that it will not cause antibiotic resistance or alteration of healthy vaginal microflora. In addition to its lubricating and anti-microbial effects, it is able to quickly reduce inflammation, itching, pain, and burning while at the same time accelerating tissue repair and healing. It is gentle, soothing, non-irritating, and free of harmful chemicals.
My patients discovered that the Nano-Silver gel quickly soothed the vaginal tissues, eliminated irritation, and calmed inflamed tissues. It quickly healed any vaginal tears. It helped to promote a healthy vaginal microbiome, eliminating fungal or bacterial infections.
In fact, Nano-Silver studies have demonstrated that it successfully killed Candida in just 10 minutes. This is really great news since at least 75 percent of women are affected by vaginal yeast at least once in their lifetime. There are many reports of women who found relief from yeast infections using the Nano-Silver Gel. One patient eliminated her recurring yeast infections, which used to plague her with outbreaks every 3–4 months for many years. Since using the gel, she hasn’t had even one incident and that was nine years ago!
The broad-spectrum nature of the gel also helps to eliminate bacterial vaginosis ( BV) a bacterial infection of the vagina which occurs when there is an imbalance of the naturally occurring vaginal microbiome. It’s the most common type of vaginal infection affecting around 10 percent of women in Australia.
The Nano-Silver gel can also be used as a lubricant which benefits both a woman and her partner. Yeast infections and STDs are often transferred back and forth between sex partners. The use of the gel helps to eliminate this transference.
But that’s not all! Since it effectively kills all harmful bacteria and viruses, the gel can eliminate the viruses associated with sexually transmitted diseases, including human papillomavirus (HPV.) In fact, one gynecologist reported that she cleared 200 HPV cases with a vaginal application of the Nano-Silver gel when used twice daily. The infections totally resolved within two weeks for all her patients!
The Nano-Silver gel is truly the answer to women’s prayers for addressing their many challenging vaginal health issues. Women no longer need to rely on antibiotics or antifungals with their myriad of known side effects. The gel is, also, the ideal lubricant because it heals the vaginal tract and inflamed tissues while providing lubrication. It is also 100 percent chemical-free.
The Many Uses of Nano-Silver Gel
Directions for Using Nano-Silver Gel If the Nano-Silver gel is used as a lubricant, then it can be applied either manually or with an applicator before sex. If it is needed to repair vaginal tissues, it can be applied twice a day morning and night. When additional healing is required to resolve any kind of vaginal infection, bacterial, viral, or fungal, the gel can be applied either manually, or with an applicator twice a day. If HPV is an issue, put the gel on the tip of a tampon to ensure direct contact with the cervix. Since it is totally safe you can actually use the Nano-Silver gel as often as is required. |
The best Nano-Silver gel that I have found is made by SilverCeuticals. Not only does it have many published studies validating its efficacy in many international journals, but it also has the highest potency (32 ppm) of any Nano-silver gel. This means that it is the most powerful healing Nano-silver gel available, thus ensuring the greatest healing benefits.
The Nano-Silver gel is great news for women. It is really a one-stop shop for women’s most intimate needs. It is a fantastic, non-toxic water-soluble gel providing great lubrication. But it goes way beyond being just a great personal lubricant.
It is the ultimate solution to assist women to achieve vaginal health. Even when a lubricant is not required, it can be used prophylactically to ensure vaginal health. The Nano-Silver gel is an effective wound healer for any kind of vaginal inflammation, irritation or lesions. It also provides a proven knockout punch for any kind of harmful vaginal infection—bacterial, viral, or fungal!
No wonder this Nano-Silver gel is what women reach for when looking after their feminine hygiene. It is effective, gentle, soothing, and a proven anti-microbial solution, healing tissues and restoring a healthy vaginal microbiome. No wonder Nano-silver gel is truly a silver lining for a woman’s vaginal health!
Sherrill Sellman, ND, is a Naturopathic Doctor, best-selling author, women’s health expert, psychotherapist, contributor to health magazines worldwide, lecturer, and host of two weekly podcasts. She can be found at www.drsherrillsellman.com and @sherrillsellman.
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“The most prominent nanoparticles for medical uses are nanosilver particles which are famous for their high anti-microbial activity. Silver ion has been known as a metal ion that exhibits anti-mold, anti-microbial, and anti-algal properties for a long time. In particular, it is widely used as silver nitrate aqueous solution which has disinfecting and sterilizing actions.”
