The vagina goes through a lot of changes during a woman’s life, from puberty to pregnancy to menopause. Unfortunately, this isn’t a topic many women discuss with their friends or family, and changes “down there” don’t get a lot of coverage in the media, either. The result of this information blackout is women (well into their 50’s) who are unaware and ill prepared for the reality of their ageing vaginas.

The vagina goes through a lot of changes during a woman’s life, from puberty to pregnancy to menopause. Unfortunately, this isn’t a topic many women discuss with their friends or family, and changes “down there” don’t get a lot of coverage in the media, either. The result of this information blackout is women (well into their 50’s) who are unaware and ill prepared for the reality of their ageing vaginas.

The Costhetics research team created this article to help you discover precisely how your genitals (or “ladyparts”) change, transition, and transform as you age.

Signs of Vaginal Ageing #1-3: Most Common Changes in Vaginas Over 50

The three most common complaints perimenopausal and postmenopausal women raise about their nether regions are:

• Vaginal irritation
• Decrease in size of vaginal opening
• Decrease in length of vaginal access

The culprit is a condition known as Vulvovaginal Atrophy (VVA), which causes vaginal walls to lose elasticity, moisture, and thickness. VVA is linked to a loss of oestrogen and can trigger unwelcome changes in the appearance and function of the vagina.

Signs of Vaginal Ageing #4: Loss of Fullness in the Vulva

Despite a lifelong relationship with their genitals, many women are a little unclear as to where their vulva ends and the vagina starts. Simply put, the vulva is the outside, and the vagina is the canal.

Put another way, the vulva is an umbrella term for a woman’s external sexual organs that include:

• Clitoris
• Hymen
• Labia Majora
• Labia Minora
• Monus Veneris
• Perineum
• Urethra

The structure of the vulva remains basically sound and unchanged until a woman enters her 50’s. That’s when the same VVA that affects the vagina, wreaks havoc on the vulva. When a woman develops VVA, her genital tissue can become smoother and lighter in colour, and the vulva can lose its fullness.

Signs of Vaginal Ageing #5 – Prolapse

A tremendous number of women suffer from vaginal prolapse. Over time, a woman’s pelvic floor may begin to collapse, particularly if she has had children. When that happens, a portion of the vaginal canal protrudes (or prolapses) from the opening of the vagina.

Preventing prolapse is better than treating it, which, depending on its severity, could require surgery. Kegel exercises, in which you strengthen your flex pelvic floor muscles, should be practiced daily.

Sexy Secret:

The vaginal contractions a woman experiences during orgasm

are the ultimate kegel exercise.

Signs of Vaginal Ageing #6: Hair No More

A woman’s hormone levels change as she ages. When it comes to hair, an increase in testosterone may lead to unwanted hair on the face. The hair is likely to appear on the chin and above the lip, leading to a “menopause moustache.” Laser hair removal is a leading solution to this problem.
Due to the same hormone shifts that add hair to a woman’s face, however, pubic hair and hair under the arms generally thins out and becomes grey. For most women, freedom from a lifetime of Brazilian waxes comes as a welcome surprise and reward for achieving “a certain age.”

MonaLisa Touch: Vaginal Rejuvenation Treatment to Make DaVinci Smile

At Costhetics, we think Leonardo DaVinci, whose work is the essence of timeless beauty, would be excited at a cosmetic treatment that bears the name of his greatest work. The MonaLisa Touch is a non-surgical treatment to correct vaginal atrophy and unsightly cosmetic changes to a woman’s vagina.

The MonaLisa Touch is a fractional CO2 laser specifically designed to treat vaginal tissue.An elite group of doctors in Australia have used itwith great success since 2013. Unlike other solutions to vaginal ageing problems, this treatment seeks to correct the foundational issues that cause vaginal atrophy, rather than merely correcting the symptoms.

A simple 5-minute laser treatment stimulates collagen formation beneath the vaginal skin. This promotes cell growth and restoration of vaginal wall strength and blood supply.Following the treatment, troublesome symptoms such as irritation and dryness are greatly reduced and often permanently corrected.

The MonaLisa Touch treatment accomplishes all of this without downtime or discomfort.

Costhetics Says Ask Someone You Trust: A Doctor!

Whether you are considering a surgical solution for vaginal ageing or think a non-surgical treatment such as the MonaLisa Touch could be the right choice for you, the best thing to do is ask your doctor.