Painful Sex, Menopause and Consultation with Famous Gynecologist

Sex is normally an enjoyable activity on an emotional as well as physical level. But it can be painful at times. Some couples complain of pain during intercourse. Some women experience vaginal pain during intercourse and such condition is termed dyspareunia that indicates sexual dysfunction in women. The estrogen levels generally fall in women as they approach or experience menopause. It results in dryness and thinning of vaginal tissues that create pain during penetration. This discomfort can be of the feeling of dryness or vaginal tightness. When such problems arise, you need to consult a famous gynecologist in Chennai.

Causes of Painful Sex

·         Vaginismus

·         Vaginal infections

·         Endometriosis

·         Problems with the cervix

·         Problems with the uterus

·         Problems with the ovaries

·         Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

·         Ectopic pregnancy

How can menopause impact sexual activity of women?

Menopause is the period of a woman's life that signals the end of menstrual cycles. It can be evident when the concerned woman won’t experience a menstrual period for 12 months. It happens between 40-50 ages. Menopause is a natural and normal biological process. The impact of menopause includes:

·         Difficulty sleeping

·         Hot flashes and Headache

·         Mood changes and Stress

·         Anxiety and Depression

·         Bladder control issues

·         Night sweats and Weight gain

The menopause experience of every woman is different and unique. Similarly, the impact of menopause on the sexual activity of every woman is also different. As the estrogen levels get lowered after menopause, some women may find that their sex drive or libido is decreased. Then, low estrogen levels create lesser blood flow to the vagina. It amounts to less lubrication or dryness in the vagina and makes the entire process of intercourse painful and discomforting.  Of course, not all women are prone to such changes or having sexual dysfunction after menopause.