Let’s Talk About Sex After Menopause: What Women Should Know

NewsUSA) – When asked about sex in a survey, 47 out of 51 postmenopausal women responded that having an active sex life is important to them. Unfortunately, some women find that sex can become painful after menopause. Painful sex, also called dyspareunia, can result from vaginal changes, which can occur when a woman ‘s estrogen level decreases during menopause and her vaginal walls become thinner and less lubricated. Fifty-two percent of women from the same online sexual health survey said they avoided intercourse because of vaginal discomfort, and 68 percent said they attempted to hide their symptoms from their partner.

Gynecologic Problems, Yeast Infection, Bacterial Vaginosis, and Trichomonas by: John Laurusonis, MD

GYNECOLOGY PROBLEMS

The female reproductive tract is a complex and intricate system.� It must stay balanced in order to remain healthy.� When the vaginal, ovarian, uterine, and hormonal aspects work to "factory standards" the female tract is a self sustaining, self cleaning, and self regulating milieu that demand nothing more from the patient other than general external hygiene.� Internal cleaning, douching, talcum powders, creams and ointments can be detrimental to the balance and actually cause some of the problems that patients are trying to avoid.

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I've written extensively about the menstrual cycle and problems during cycles in other publications and an in-depth discussion is beyond the scope of this article.� Suffice it to say that the hormones that are controlled by the brain, secreted by the ovaries, and that act on the uterus and vagina all work together to keep the environment of the vagina amicable to the needs of the moment where as ovulation and possible fertilization dictates a certain set of pH, lubrication, and mucus consistency and menstruation a different set of variables. An interruption or defection of many of these processes can lead to internal or external pelvic irritation, infection, or worse.

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The 34 Symptoms of Menopause - By: Sandy Durham

The Most Common Symptoms of Menopause You may already be familiar with the most common symptoms of menopause, but they are worth mentioning anyway. Most of the time those going through menopause will experience hot flashes, night sweats, loss of libido, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and irregular periods. If you are experiencing a combination of these symptoms you may be going through menopause. These symptoms will usually last throughout menopause, but it is possible a woman could experience some of the most common symptoms of menopause for the rest of their lives. The most common symptom is hot flashes and it is estimated that between 75 and 85% of women will get hot flashes throughout menopause. Hot flashes can seem very sudden and they basically are a transient sensation of heat throughout the entire body. This can cause flushing in the face and upper body and they can be very intense or very delicate. Every woman is different and these can vary quite a bit from one woman to another. The night version of hot flashes is known as the night sweats and this can keep you from getting proper rest. You may also experience variations in your sex drive along with irregular periods and vaginal dryness. These are all very common and most women will experience all of the symptoms of menopause in one way or another.

What Are the Most Common Early Menopause Symptoms? - By: Sandy Durham

Recognizing the Early Menopause Symptoms If you believe you may be suffering from early menopause symptoms you need to understand what to look for. Usually around the age of 45 women will start to go through some of the things associated with pre-menopause. This typically only happens to a small percentage of women, but it could very well be you. Some women will completely misinterpret these signs simply because of their age or because they are in denial of what they are really going through. If you are younger than 40 and you begin to experience any of the symptoms below make sure you know what your body is going through before you start jumping to conclusions. The 5 Most Common Early Menopause Symptoms 1. Irregular Bleeding More often than not a woman will experience irregular bleeding as one of the early menopause symptoms.

How to Find Menopause Relief - By: Jeremy Smith

When women begin to look for menopause relief, they can do a number of things that should make them feel better. If they have just begun to go through their midlife transformation, then they may be unaware of some of the more subtle symptoms. By reading up on the process and consulting with a certified doctor, they should be able to get back on track with their lives. Picking up a few books at the local bookstore might also serve an excellent purpose. Armed with knowledge of what to expect, they can educate others in their family about the symptoms that may arise. Because depression and anxiety often accompany the end of the fertile years, women would do well to combat these conditions by eating right and exercising regularly. Because insomnia may accompany the depression, they should stick to a regular schedule as much as possible.