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Vaginal Moisturizers and Lubricants: Finding Your Way Through the Drugstore Aisles

Vaginal Moisturizers and Lubricants: Finding Your Way Through the Drugstore Aisles, , APRN, NCMP NAMS Board Member Many women experience vaginal dryness to varying degrees throughout, to vaginal dryness, which may lead to painful intercourse. Frequently, women may try to find a remedy for vaginal dryness in their drugstore aisles. It may be confusing for women to figure out what, the vagina (if used with an applicator) and help with the ongoing symptoms of vaginal dryness, partner to provide lubrication and reduce pain associated vaginal dryness. Water-based lubricants

Effective Treatments for Sexual Problems, Sexual Side Effects of Menopause | The North American Menopause Society, NAMS

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(not government-approved for treating low desire) Yoga Vaginal dryness/ atrophy Regular sexual activity or stimulation (promotes vaginal health and blood flow) Vaginal lubricants (for temporary relief of dryness before and during sex) Vaginal moisturizers (for longer-term relief from dryness) Low-dose vaginal estrogen therapy in cream, ring, or vaginal tablet form (reverses, with bothersome hot flashes) Arousal difficulties Topical treatments for vaginal dryness

Vaginal Discomfort, Sexual Side Effects of Menopause | The North American Menopause Society, NAMS

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Vaginal Discomfort, Sexual Side Effects of Menopause | The North American Menopause Society, NAMS, vaginal discomfort can arise from so many different sources, persistent symptoms of dryness, irritation, Vaginal Discomfort Home For Professionals Annual Meeting, Questions References Acknowledgments Give Us YourFeedback Vaginal, Online > Causes of Sexual Problems > Vaginal Discomfort > Next Dryness and thinning of the vagina is the most common cause of painful sex at midlife

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flashes, vaginal dryness, hormone therapy, and sleep problems. Bioidentical hormone therapy, Flashes Vaginal Dryness Hormone Therapy, , vaginal dryness, menopause, bioidentical, menopause hormone therapy, women Back by popular demand, free handouts summarize some of the most confusing menopause-related topics. Hot flashes, vaginal dryness

Not Time to Abandon Use of Local Vaginal Hormone Therapies

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Not Time to Abandon Use of Local Vaginal Hormone Therapies, by dryness (21%). A small reduction in MBS was observed with all treatments. Neither vaginal estradiol, improvement in the MBS of dyspareunia and vaginal dryness. Over the long term, outcomes for our patients, Not Time to Abandon Use of Local Vaginal Hormone Therapies Home For Professionals Annual Meeting, Vaginal Hormone Therapies Home > For Professionals > Not Time to Abandon Use of Local Vaginal Hormone Therapies Not Time to Abandon Use of Local Vaginal

Menopause Frequently Asked Questions | The North American Menopause Society, NAMS

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diseases. Women who have induced menopause experience the hot flashes, vaginal dryness, trouble sleeping, . How can I counteract vaginal dryness during menopause? Vaginal dryness is extremely common, . These changes can lead to vaginal dryness, pain with intercourse, urinary urgency, and sometimes, with decreased estrogen. However, decreased estrogen is not the only cause of vaginal dryness. It is important, . Persistent vaginal dryness and painful intercourse should be evaluated by your healthcare provider

Menopause FAQs: Menopause Symptoms

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they reach menopause. Other symptoms may include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, difficulty sleeping, memory problems, mood disturbances, and vaginal dryness. Not all these symptoms are hormone related, is very heavy or prolonged. Q. How can I counteract vaginal dryness during menopause? A. Vaginal dryness is extremely common during menopause. It’s just one of a collection of symptoms known, , as well as to the urethra and bladder. These changes can lead to vaginal dryness, pain with intercourse

Changes in the Vagina and Vulva, Sexual Side Effects of Menopause | The North American Menopause Society, NAMS

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active are bothered by vaginal dryness and the irritation that may accompany it. Continuing to have, figure). Vaginal secretions are reduced, resulting in decreased lubrication. Reduced levels of estrogen also result in an increase in vaginal pH, which makes the vagina less acidic, just as it was before puberty. Vaginal lining with estrogen Vaginal lining in low, menopause, when levels of estrogen are low, the vaginal lining is thinner and has fewer folds, which

Pain with Penetration, Sexual Side Effects of Menopause | The North American Menopause Society, NAMS

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As estrogen levels fall as women approach and pass menopause, the resulting dryness and thinning of vaginal tissues can cause penetration and intercourse to be uncomfortable for many women. The discomfort can range from a feeling of dryness to a feeling of vaginal “tightness” to severe pain during sex, as "dyspareunia." Vaginal thinning and dryness are the most common cause of dyspareunia in women over, , and without treatment, the inflammation that may result from infrequent sex without sufficient vaginal

Menopause Hormone Therapy (HT) Benefits & Risks, Menopause Relief | The North American Menopause Society, NAMS

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symptoms, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness, within 10 years of menopause and up to age 59. Also, Lessen hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness and the poor sleep, irritability, and “brain fog” that go with them. Get relief from vaginal symptoms, such as thinning tissue and dryness, need to add a vaginal estrogen to get relief.) Ease overactive bladder—that “gotta go” problem—and maybe even recurring urinary tract infections with vaginal estrogen. Protect your bones