Hormone Replacement Therapy
Painful intercourse after menopause?
Painful intercourse is often associated with decreased estrogen levels after menopause.
Menopause is colloquially known as the “change of life,” and there’s no question it brings a lot of changes with it.
The end of the reproductive years can mean many physical and mental changes, ranging from hot flashes to brain fog to weight gain.
One of the most common side effects of menopause is pain during intercourse.
According to the North American Menopause Society, many women find intercourse painful after menopause.
The formal name for painful intercourse is dyspareunia.
Pain levels in dyspareunia vary from superficial to deep.
Most women suffer from superficial pain during vaginal penetration. This pain may be “sharp” or “burning.” Those suffering from deep pain report it occurring during thrusting or deep penetration.
The good news is that there are therapies for painful intercourse after menopause. Some of these therapies provide additional benefits, as they can eradicate or lessen some of menopause’s other side effects.
What Causes Painful Intercourse During Menopause?
The body’s estrogen levels plummet after menopause.
An early sign of pending menopause is loss of lubrication.
This vaginal dryness also affects younger women who have a hysterectomy with ovarian removal or undergo chemotherapy treatment.
Low estrogen levels also affect urination, which can contribute to sexual discomfort.
Post-menopause, the vaginal tissue becomes thinner and less elastic. Tearing and bleeding take place more easily.
Because regular sex boosts blood flow into the vagina, having less sex can make vaginal tissue even less elastic and more prone to painful intercourse.
Knowing that intercourse may produce pain causes anxiety, which reduces lubrication even more.
Women anticipating pain may tighten their vaginal muscles, making penetration even more difficult. It becomes a vicious cycle.
Solutions For Painful Intercourse
Lubricants and Moisturizers. Using the lubricant before intercourse can solve the pain problem for some women. You apply these gels or liquids to your genitals or your partner’s just before sex.
Keep in mind that oil-based lubricants can damage condoms. If that is a consideration, choose a water-based lubricant instead.
Moisturizers are not applied just before sex. Instead, they are used every few days to help keep vaginal tissues moisturized and pliable.
Biological Hormone Replacement Therapy. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can restore lost lubrication.
Traditional estrogen replacement therapy contains hormones derived from a pregnant mare’s urine. In contrast, bioidentical hormones are identical on the molecular level to the hormones produced by the woman’s own body.
BHRT relieves other menopausal issues, including night sweats, hot flashes, and insomnia.
The O-Shot. The O-Shot works by using your blood cells to grow healthier vaginal tissue, making those areas more sensitive to the touch. It helps relieve painful intercourse and improves a woman’s ability to achieve orgasm – by increasing blood flow and lubrication to the clitoris and vaginal area and returning your pleasure tissue to normal healthy function.
The O-Shot offers long-lasting effects – typically lasting an average of 12 months or more with one treatment. But only physicians who have been trained and certified to perform the O-Shot can perform the procedure. Contact us for more information.
Nutrition and Exercise. The loss of estrogen is the primary contributor to vaginal dryness. Women who do not consume a healthy diet or regular exercise can worsen their menopausal symptoms, including vaginal dryness.
Get help. If you are suffering from painful intercourse during or after menopause, seek some help. At Renew Health & Wellness, we offer experienced guidance and solutions for every type of menopause symptom.
Contact us today to learn more about the solutions available for painful intercourse.
Painful intercourse after menopause?
Painful intercourse is often associated with decreased estrogen levels after menopause.
Menopause is colloquially known as the “change of life,” and there’s no question it brings a lot of changes with it.
The end of the reproductive years can mean many physical and mental changes, ranging from hot flashes to brain fog to weight gain.
One of the most common side effects of menopause is pain during intercourse.
According to the North American Menopause Society, many women find intercourse painful after menopause.
The formal name for painful intercourse is dyspareunia.
Pain levels in dyspareunia vary from superficial to deep.
Most women suffer from superficial pain during vaginal penetration. This pain may be “sharp” or “burning.” Those suffering from deep pain report it occurring during thrusting or deep penetration.
The good news is that there are therapies for painful intercourse after menopause. Some of these therapies provide additional benefits, as they can eradicate or lessen some of menopause’s other side effects.
What Causes Painful Intercourse During Menopause?
The body’s estrogen levels plummet after menopause.
An early sign of pending menopause is loss of lubrication.
This vaginal dryness also affects younger women who have a hysterectomy with ovarian removal or undergo chemotherapy treatment.
Low estrogen levels also affect urination, which can contribute to sexual discomfort.
Post-menopause, the vaginal tissue becomes thinner and less elastic. Tearing and bleeding take place more easily.
Because regular sex boosts blood flow into the vagina, having less sex can make vaginal tissue even less elastic and more prone to painful intercourse.
Knowing that intercourse may produce pain causes anxiety, which reduces lubrication even more.
Women anticipating pain may tighten their vaginal muscles, making penetration even more difficult. It becomes a vicious cycle.
Solutions For Painful Intercourse
Lubricants and Moisturizers. Using the lubricant before intercourse can solve the pain problem for some women. You apply these gels or liquids to your genitals or your partner’s just before sex.
Keep in mind that oil-based lubricants can damage condoms. If that is a consideration, choose a water-based lubricant instead.
Moisturizers are not applied just before sex. Instead, they are used every few days to help keep vaginal tissues moisturized and pliable.
Biological Hormone Replacement Therapy. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can restore lost lubrication.
Traditional estrogen replacement therapy contains hormones derived from a pregnant mare’s urine. In contrast, bioidentical hormones are identical on the molecular level to the hormones produced by the woman’s own body.
BHRT relieves other menopausal issues, including night sweats, hot flashes, and insomnia.
The O-Shot. The O-Shot works by using your blood cells to grow healthier vaginal tissue, making those areas more sensitive to the touch. It helps relieve painful intercourse and improves a woman’s ability to achieve orgasm – by increasing blood flow and lubrication to the clitoris and vaginal area and returning your pleasure tissue to normal healthy function.
The O-Shot offers long-lasting effects – typically lasting an average of 12 months or more with one treatment. But only physicians who have been trained and certified to perform the O-Shot can perform the procedure. Contact us for more information.
Nutrition and Exercise. The loss of estrogen is the primary contributor to vaginal dryness. Women who do not consume a healthy diet or regular exercise can worsen their menopausal symptoms, including vaginal dryness.
Get help. If you are suffering from painful intercourse during or after menopause, seek some help. At Renew Health & Wellness, we offer experienced guidance and solutions for every type of menopause symptom.
Contact us today to learn more about the solutions available for painful intercourse.
