Sexual Health Concerns

The changes in your hormones during menopause can have an impact on your intimacy too. On the one hand, it is great to be free from periods, and the risk of an unplanned pregnancy! But the loss of estrogen can lead to physical & mental changes that can impact your sexual function. More than one in three women in perimenopause, or menopause, report having sexual difficulties, from lack of interest in sex to trouble having an orgasm. But menopause does not have to mean an end to your sex life!

How sex changes after menopause

Due to the hormonal changes associated with menopause the vagina often becomes drier, and can make sex uncomfortable or painful. The desire to have sex can both increase or decrease as you grow older. If you are having trouble getting aroused or reaching an orgasm, even after trying natural methods and foreplay, then there are treatments that can help. Lubricants or vaginal oestrogen creams help with vaginal dryness. Hormone therapy can help with sexual issues. If you are unhappy with your sex life, it is important you communicate with your partner. If you find yourself troubled regarding your intimate needs, & need to speak with someone who understands, call us!

Vaginismus

Vaginismus refers to a condition where your vaginal muscles involuntarily or persistently tighten, when penetration is attempted. This can happen during sex or while inserting a tampon or even during a medical pelvic exam. The spasms may be mildly uncomfortable or very painful. For those with this condition, it can be very difficult to indulge in intercourse. Women can develop vaginismus in early adulthood, or at any point later in life including menopause. Many women suffer through Vaginismus in silence. You don’t have to! Vaginismus is treatable. Treatment depends on the nature and severity of your condition and can include topical treatments, pelvic physical therapy and psychological therapy.

What is menopause?

Menopause describes the stage of your life when your menstrual periods stop permanently, and you can no longer become pregnant. You are in menopause when you've gone 12 months without a period.

What happens during menopause?

As you get older - in your 40s and 50s - your body produces less of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. Your periods happen less often and eventually stop, and your ovaries stop producing eggs. The decline in your hormone levels can lead to physical and emotional symptoms associated with menopausal transition.

When does it happen?

Menopause usually occurs between 45 to 55 years of age. Among Indian women, the average age for menopause in India is 46.6 years. The transition to menopause - the period during which your hormones gradually decline - can last between 4 to 10 years.

Don't suffer in silence.

If you are suffering from sex or intimacy issues, don’t suffer in silence. Contact us for a private, judgement-free consultation.