Menopause, Motherhood, and Dryness: How Red Light Therapy Can Help
If you’re experiencing vaginal dryness during menopause, you’ve recently had a baby or due to medical treatment, you’re not alone - and you’re definitely not out of options. While hormone therapy and lubricants are often suggested, they’re not right for everyone. And if we’re honest: most women don’t love the idea of relying on synthetic hormones or messy, short-term fixes.
Let’s talk about a powerful, evidence-based solution that more and more women are turning to - Red light therapy.
💡 What Causes Vaginal Dryness in Menopause and Postpartum?
During menopause, a drop in estrogen causes big changes in vaginal tissue:
The walls become thinner and less elastic
Natural lubrication slows way down and eventually stops
Blood flow to the area decreases leading to vaginal atrophy and painful sex
And glycogen production (which fuels the vaginal microbiome) comes to a halt
The result?
Burning, itching, painful sex, and a real impact on quality of life.
And guess what? These changes also happen during breastfeeding. Estrogen remains low postpartum, especially while breastfeeding, leading to the same kind of vaginal dryness and discomfort that’s common in menopause.
🧴 Why Lubricants Aren’t Always the Answer
Most women have tried lubricants… and most don’t love them. In fact, studies show:
Many over-the-counter lubes disrupt the vaginal microbiome
Ingredients like glycerin and parabens can increase irritation or risk of infections
So if you’ve tried lube and it just didn’t feel right, your body might be telling you it needs something better.
💥 The Breakthrough: Red Light Therapy for Vaginal Dryness
A 2020 clinical study in Spain looked at the effects of intravaginal red light therapy for women experiencing vaginal dryness, both with and without menopause.
Using a gentle device that delivered red and near-infrared light directly into vaginal tissues, women received 12 (5 minute weekly sessions of photobiomodulation therapy. The results were nothing short of incredible:
✅ Lubrication improved by over 94%
✅ Pain decreased by nearly 80%
✅ Tissue blood flow improved by more than 30%
✅ And these results lasted up to 12 months after the final session
Even better? No side effects. No downtime. No hormones.
🧠 How Red Light Therapy Works
This is targeted light therapy designed to:
Stimulate mitochondria (your cells' energy producers)
Increase collagen production
Improve tissue repair and blood flow
Reduce inflammation and pain
Photobiomodulation has real regenerative power for your reproductive health and your overall wellbeing.
🤱 Can Red Light Therapy Help With Postpartum Vaginal Dryness?
Yes! In fact, it may be one of the safest and most effective options for women who are:
Breastfeeding
Avoiding estrogen therapy
Experiencing dryness or pain during intimacy
Looking for natural, non-invasive solutions
Unlike estrogen creams or prescription options, photobiomodulation supports healing at the cellular level - without altering your hormones or microbiome.
If you’re tired of feeling like you just have to “live with it”… you don’t.
Whether you’re navigating menopause, healing after birth, or just feeling like your vaginal health isn’t where it used to be, red light therapy offers a powerful, natural, and lasting solution.
🌺 No hormones.
🌺 No irritation.
🌺 Just science-backed healing - on your terms.
Ready to explore non-hormonal options for vaginal dryness?
Stay tuned - I’ll be sharing my review of red light vaginal ‘wands’ for use at-home.
If you are experiencing pelvic pain or a difficult postpartum recovery, book a consult with me at Solasta for professional therapeutic laser treatments in the Central Texas area.
Let’s prioritize women’s health because you deserve to feel good - in your body, in your intimacy, and in every stage of womanhood.
