Painful sex (dyspareunia) after surgical menopause

The post Painful sex (dyspareunia) after surgical menopause appeared first on Hysterectomy Association. A surgical menopause is one caused when a woman has her ovaries removed. It can also refer to a menopause triggered following a hysterectomy that has left her ovaries in place. There are many menopausal symptoms and some, like the hot flush, are often easier to deal with than others. Perhaps the hardest ones to overcome though are those that affect our sexual well-being and these include things like vaginal dryness or loss of libido. In this article we’re going to explore issues around painful sex because for some women libido diminishes because they start to find sex painful, so dealing with that can often sort things out in the desire department. There are two types of painful sex, also known as dyspareunia; the first is associated with sexual entry and the second is a much deeper pain that occurs when your partner thrusts into the vagina. The causes of both of these can vary and include things that concern all women, regardless of whether they have had surgery or not, and others that might be associated with the menopause and/or surgery. Entry pain The most common reason for painful sex in women who have had a hysterectomy and/or gone through the menopause is insufficient lubrication. This can be caused by falling oestrogen levels or with a lack of foreplay and it’s important to remember that you need less foreplay the younger you are and more as you get older to sti...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Menopause sexuality Source Type: news