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Intimate health: common problems that can be treated
Dryness, burning or pain during sex are very common reasons for a visit, especially in menopause, after childbirth or while breastfeeding. There is nothing to be embarrassed about: they have a cause and they have treatment.
Starting with the simplest step
Is dryness normal? It is very common, especially after menopause. And it can be treated.
It happens because estrogen drops, and with it the tissue of the vagina becomes thinner, drier and more fragile. It can happen in menopause, but also after childbirth or while breastfeeding.
The visit starts with what you feel. Then comes an exam and, if you have urinary symptoms, a urine test.
Treatment goes step by step. First, non-prescription products: vaginal moisturizers, used every few days, and lubricants, used at the time of sex. They are different and can be combined.
If that is not enough, estrogen can be used in the vagina, as a cream, tablet or ring. It acts locally in low doses, and very little reaches the rest of the body. It can also help with urinary symptoms.
Improvement is usually noticeable within a few weeks; when symptoms are severe, it can take months.
If you have had breast cancer, treatment starts with hormone-free options, and any other decision is made together with your oncologist.
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What patients ask most
Is dryness normal after menopause?
It is very common: it is estimated to affect at least half of women at that stage. Being common does not mean you have to live with it.
Is vaginal estrogen safe?
It is used in low doses and very little reaches the rest of the body, so it does not carry the same risks as treatment by pill or patch. Even so, it is prescribed case by case, according to your history.
What is the difference between a moisturizer and a lubricant?
A moisturizer is used every few days to maintain moisture. A lubricant is used right before sex to prevent pain. If you use condoms, avoid products with oil or petroleum jelly.
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