Hormone Replacement Therapy
Proven Ways to Improve Sex After Menopause
Menopause means you no longer suffer from monthly cramps, bloating, and moodiness.
No more worrying about birth control, either.
So, let’s have a round of applause for menopause!
You’re probably not applauding, are you? You’re not alone.
Why Menopause and Sex Seem to be At Odds with Each Other
While menopause frees you from cramps, pregnancy risk, and the general messiness of a monthly period, it also wreaks havoc with your hormones. As your ovaries stop releasing eggs every 30 days, they also stop producing the estrogen and progesterone needed for remaining fertile.1
Estrogen is also partially responsible for making you feel like being intimate with their partner. So, if you’re wondering why your sex drive has gradually bottomed out following your last menstrual period, blame it (mostly) on hormones.2
Another reason why estrogen helps make sex enjoyable is the role it plays in keeping vaginal tissues thick, firm and lubricated.
During a woman’s reproductive years, estrogen stimulates vaginal tissue cells to produce glycogen, a polysaccharide that is then converted into lactic acid. Without lactic acid, the vaginal pH level would not be acidic enough to release lubricating fluids that prevent the overgrowth of bacteria and make sexual intercourse pleasurable.
Lack of estrogen not only reduces lubrication but also increases a woman’s risk for recurring urinary tract and vaginal infections.3
The clinical term for dryness, painful intercourse, and itching/irritation is vaginal atrophy. Other signs of vaginal atrophy include increased urination, burning sensation while urinating, and mild incontinence (leakage).4
A comprehensive study investigating sexual problems in menopausal women found that most women say symptoms of vaginal atrophy–dryness, in particular–are the primary reasons for their lack of interest in sex. When combined with estrogen loss and its impact on a woman’s moods, vaginal atrophy can put a damper on the intimate aspects of a relationship.5
While using lubricants like K-Y jelly provides enough lubrication for intercourse, many women don’t like sexual lubricants because they take away from the spontaneity of sex. Also, depending on the severity of a woman’s vaginal dryness, they may need to stop in the middle of intercourse because they require more lubrication.
Yes, You Can Have Better Sex After Menopause!
The good news is women should not feel embarrassed about seeking medical help for estrogen loss, lack of interest in sex, and vaginal atrophy. Nearly all menopausal women experience these problems.
At the moment, there are effective, safe, and nonsurgical treatments available that can put the zing back in your bedroom and your overall well-being.
Renew Health and Wellness offers all of the following remedies for restoring your sex drive, improving vaginal health, and replenishing estrogen in your body.
The O-Shot®
Containing platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to improve blood flow and lubrication within vaginal tissues while enhancing vaginal tissue growth, the O-Shot restores sexual desire, increases sensitivity, and boosts orgasmic sensations. Derived from your blood, PRP is abundant in multiple growth factors that promote new blood vessel formation and stimulate collagen production.
Viveve
For women who experience low sex drive, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse due to dryness, and urine leakage when they cough or sneeze, Viveve may be the treatment for you. Using cryogen-cooled monopolar radiofrequency (CCMR) technology to improve vaginal tissue health, Viveve quickly generates collagen production to firm up lax tissues, stimulate lubrication during intercourse, and improve sensation during sexual intimacy.
Votiva
Another reason women are less interested in sex after menopause is the appearance of their vagina, precisely the labia. Votiva is a state-of-the-art technology using fractional radiofrequency energy to firm and thicken sagging vulva tissues. Also, Votiva can tighten pelvic floor muscles to reduce leakage and encourage lubrication to eliminate pain during intercourse.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
BHRT replaces hormones lost to menopause without the harmful risks associated with traditional hormone replacement therapy. Besides taking advantage of one or more treatments available at Renew Health and Wellness, BHRT can improve post-menopausal health by replenishing your body with the right amount of estrogen and progesterone to maintain heart, bone, brain, and circulatory system health. BHRT will also help reduce hot flashes, night sweats, depression/moodiness, and other unpleasant symptoms of menopause.
Contact Renew Health and Wellness to learn more about our safe and effective treatments for sexual problems due to menopause.
References
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/symptoms-causes/syc-20353397
- https://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/yes-you-can-have-better-sex-in-midlife-and-in-the-years-beyond
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3246510/
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vaginal-atrophy/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352294
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23736862/
Menopause means you no longer suffer from monthly cramps, bloating, and moodiness.
No more worrying about birth control, either.
So, let’s have a round of applause for menopause!
You’re probably not applauding, are you? You’re not alone.
Why Menopause and Sex Seem to be At Odds with Each Other
While menopause frees you from cramps, pregnancy risk, and the general messiness of a monthly period, it also wreaks havoc with your hormones. As your ovaries stop releasing eggs every 30 days, they also stop producing the estrogen and progesterone needed for remaining fertile.1
Estrogen is also partially responsible for making you feel like being intimate with their partner. So, if you’re wondering why your sex drive has gradually bottomed out following your last menstrual period, blame it (mostly) on hormones.2
Another reason why estrogen helps make sex enjoyable is the role it plays in keeping vaginal tissues thick, firm and lubricated.
During a woman’s reproductive years, estrogen stimulates vaginal tissue cells to produce glycogen, a polysaccharide that is then converted into lactic acid. Without lactic acid, the vaginal pH level would not be acidic enough to release lubricating fluids that prevent the overgrowth of bacteria and make sexual intercourse pleasurable.
Lack of estrogen not only reduces lubrication but also increases a woman’s risk for recurring urinary tract and vaginal infections.3
The clinical term for dryness, painful intercourse, and itching/irritation is vaginal atrophy. Other signs of vaginal atrophy include increased urination, burning sensation while urinating, and mild incontinence (leakage).4
A comprehensive study investigating sexual problems in menopausal women found that most women say symptoms of vaginal atrophy–dryness, in particular–are the primary reasons for their lack of interest in sex. When combined with estrogen loss and its impact on a woman’s moods, vaginal atrophy can put a damper on the intimate aspects of a relationship.5
While using lubricants like K-Y jelly provides enough lubrication for intercourse, many women don’t like sexual lubricants because they take away from the spontaneity of sex. Also, depending on the severity of a woman’s vaginal dryness, they may need to stop in the middle of intercourse because they require more lubrication.
Yes, You Can Have Better Sex After Menopause!
The good news is women should not feel embarrassed about seeking medical help for estrogen loss, lack of interest in sex, and vaginal atrophy. Nearly all menopausal women experience these problems.
At the moment, there are effective, safe, and nonsurgical treatments available that can put the zing back in your bedroom and your overall well-being.
Renew Health and Wellness offers all of the following remedies for restoring your sex drive, improving vaginal health, and replenishing estrogen in your body.
The O-Shot®
Containing platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to improve blood flow and lubrication within vaginal tissues while enhancing vaginal tissue growth, the O-Shot restores sexual desire, increases sensitivity, and boosts orgasmic sensations. Derived from your blood, PRP is abundant in multiple growth factors that promote new blood vessel formation and stimulate collagen production.
Viveve
For women who experience low sex drive, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse due to dryness, and urine leakage when they cough or sneeze, Viveve may be the treatment for you. Using cryogen-cooled monopolar radiofrequency (CCMR) technology to improve vaginal tissue health, Viveve quickly generates collagen production to firm up lax tissues, stimulate lubrication during intercourse, and improve sensation during sexual intimacy.
Votiva
Another reason women are less interested in sex after menopause is the appearance of their vagina, precisely the labia. Votiva is a state-of-the-art technology using fractional radiofrequency energy to firm and thicken sagging vulva tissues. Also, Votiva can tighten pelvic floor muscles to reduce leakage and encourage lubrication to eliminate pain during intercourse.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
BHRT replaces hormones lost to menopause without the harmful risks associated with traditional hormone replacement therapy. Besides taking advantage of one or more treatments available at Renew Health and Wellness, BHRT can improve post-menopausal health by replenishing your body with the right amount of estrogen and progesterone to maintain heart, bone, brain, and circulatory system health. BHRT will also help reduce hot flashes, night sweats, depression/moodiness, and other unpleasant symptoms of menopause.
Contact Renew Health and Wellness to learn more about our safe and effective treatments for sexual problems due to menopause.
References
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/symptoms-causes/syc-20353397
- https://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/yes-you-can-have-better-sex-in-midlife-and-in-the-years-beyond
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3246510/
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vaginal-atrophy/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352294
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23736862/
