What Causes Painful Sex In An Elderly Person While On Estriol?

Posted on Fri, 3 Nov 2017

Question: Sex is very pain full for me. I am 71 years old. My doctor gave me some cream it is c-estriol (E3) 0.5mg/gm crm. Is this my best course of treatment? And how long will I have to use it?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use water based gel also.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The painful sex is due to dry vagina that happens due to menopause. The estrogen cream that you are using is a good option and it needs to be used for months. In addition to it you can use a moisturising gel or XXXXXXX butter to reduce the friction and dryness.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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