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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Itching In Vagina During An Intercourse
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I Do not want to have sex any more because of pain, burning, an itching in the inner labia areas. It seems to be worse since I went thru menopause a few years ago. My husband is upset that I have not wante to have sex for the last 8 months or so. It almost seems to me that there is only a very thin skin there an the area becomes very easily irritated and painful
I Do not want to have sex any more because of pain, burning, an itching in the inner labia areas. It seems to be worse since I went thru menopause a few years ago. My husband is upset that I have not wante to have sex for the last 8 months or so. It almost seems to me that there is only a very thin skin there an the area becomes very easily irritated and painful
Brief Answer:
Detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear!
Thanks for your query.
I understand your concern because vaginal atrophy is associated with vaginal dryness, itching, irritation, and/or pain during sexual intercourse.
I know that using long term hormonal replacing therapy even though local (vaginal) estrogen treatments can be very effective in reducing vaginal dryness while having a minimal effect on other tissues in the body, women had an increased risk for heart attack, stroke, and breast cancer when compared with women who did not receive it.
But you have other alternatives such as:
1.Vaginal moisturizing agents such as creams or lotions as well as the use of lubricants during sexual intercourse are non-hormonal options for managing the discomfort of vaginal dryness.
2.Applying Betadine topically on the outer vaginal area, and soaking in a sitz bath or soaking in a bathtub of warm water may be helpful for relieving symptoms of burning and vaginal pain after intercourse.
All the best
Detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear!
Thanks for your query.
I understand your concern because vaginal atrophy is associated with vaginal dryness, itching, irritation, and/or pain during sexual intercourse.
I know that using long term hormonal replacing therapy even though local (vaginal) estrogen treatments can be very effective in reducing vaginal dryness while having a minimal effect on other tissues in the body, women had an increased risk for heart attack, stroke, and breast cancer when compared with women who did not receive it.
But you have other alternatives such as:
1.Vaginal moisturizing agents such as creams or lotions as well as the use of lubricants during sexual intercourse are non-hormonal options for managing the discomfort of vaginal dryness.
2.Applying Betadine topically on the outer vaginal area, and soaking in a sitz bath or soaking in a bathtub of warm water may be helpful for relieving symptoms of burning and vaginal pain after intercourse.
All the best
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Answered by
Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2006
Answered : 1572 Questions
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