Menopause and Sex 

Menopause and sex can become a concern to some women. It is well known that her estrogen and progesterone hormones production will decline during this stage and cause changes to her sexual life. In addition, these hormones also play a part in lubricating the vagina to make the intimacy better. Menopause and sex is something that is different for each woman. In general, the change in a woman feelings and emotions during this stage makes her lose desire for sex but for some, it is sometimes compounded by vaginal dryness that makes sex quite painful. Hot flashes and night sweats are other reasons that make women avoid sex after menopause.

Another hormone that determines interest in sex drive is testosterone. While it is generally associated with men, women do produce testosterone is ovaries and adrenal gland. As testosterone level changes, women usually notice a change in sexual activity and orgasm intensity after menopause. Sex drive drops not due to hormone changes but can also attributed to vaginal dryness.You can consider taking small amount of testosterone to boost your sex drive and energy to make love with your partner but if the problem is due to vaginal dryness, consider treatment to this problem as it maybe the real cause to your loss of libido.

You may have heard about vaginal atrophy, a medical term that refers to thinning and drying of the vagina walls. This problem sometimes causes some itching problem which should be a major concern. Since the walls are thinning, it is less resistant to friction and as such any insertion can be quite painful. The most common solution that women take is by using lubricating jelly. It can help in the short term but it still does not address the thinning of the vaginal tissues that in the long run will crack and makes menopause and sex uncomfortable.

Treatment to your low sex interest will depend on the route of cause of the problem. If depression is the major culprit, an androgen-estrogen combination can help but do weigh its side effects especially liver and heart functions. If however vaginal thinning is the root cause, estrogen cream can help to the tissues to stay healthy but it takes time to become effective. Take small amount and choose estroil type estrogen to minimize any risk of developing cancer. In addition, estrogen cream can also help in beating urinary tract infection. You may try to consider natural treatment in helping you to deal with menopause and sex. Try apricot oil and vitamin E to see if it is beneficial. No matter what your preferences are, start any therapy with small dosage, if possible choose natural treatment and always consult with your doctor when in doubt.

In general, it is important for you to remember that sex before, during and after menopause can become more slowly at this time of life. The immediate, best and free solution to your sex life may well be just by communicating more with your partner in bed. Share your problems with him and discuss about how best to tackle this problem together. Menopause and sex can go well together and it is up to you and your partner to make it happen. Remember to listen, share and communicate your problem with your loved ones to ensure they understand what you are going through.