Sex at menopause

Women entering menopause have many changes that can turn your life upside down. One of the things women worry about is the problem of sex at menopause. Causes and remedies to help women who have reached menopause still have sublime emotions about sex.

Menopause is the cessation of menstruation, so a woman is no longer able to reproduce. Menopause is counted from the 13th month after the last menstrual period. Natural menopause is menopause without surgery or medication. The age of natural menopause is between 40 and 58 years old, with an average age of 51 years in developed countries.
Perimenopause is the transitional period before menopause. This phase can last up to 6 years.

Menopause is caused by changes in the sex hormones estrogen and testosterone. Endocrine disorders in menopause not only cause a decrease in libido and affect women's feelings about sex, but also affect the genitals, leading to an affected sex life. . About 17% to 45% of menopausal women say that pain during intercourse affects their emotions during sex. Causes of pain can be vaginal dryness, reduced discharge during sex (which has a lubricating effect during sex), easy infection and itching.

As a woman enters menopause, her libido decreases. You can apply painless sex methods such as oral sex or masturbation for your partner. If pain is your fear every time you have sex, there are many solutions from simple to complex to help you get rid of this anxiety and feel the sublimation. Using a lubricant is the first choice if the vagina is dry or sensitive to irritation. Use water-based lubricants, do not use oil-based lubricants when using condoms because they dissolve the latex and cause the condom to tear.

In addition, long-term treatment, menopausal women also have hormone therapy that not only increases libido but also treats other symptoms of menopause such as "hot flashes", easy sleep, memory loss caused by menopause,... Now, when medicine is more and more developed, scientists have applied a method of using lasers to regenerate the vaginal lining. You should visit a clinic or hospital specializing in obstetrics and gynecology for advice and choosing the most suitable method for you.
Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital has a package of pre-menopausal health examination and counseling. When registering for an examination package, customers will be examined and consulted with a specialist in Gynecology; Perform tests to assess hormonal status such as:
Gynecological examination Gynecological examination, breast examination Transabdominal ultrasound of uterus and ovaries Taking samples for cervical-vaginal cytology Mammogram (2 sides) Osteoporosis Measurement Perform other tests to detect premenopausal conditions, if any.