I am 66 and have had pain during sex for several years, but recently, after a bladder infection I have heaviness, irritation, and sometimes burning. I was re-tested for bladder infection and it has gone but irritation remains and now I believe it may be vaginal
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I think irritation and pain during sex (dyspareunia) comes due to atrophy of vagina due to menopause. You can use lubricants, you can take one lubricant with hyaluronic acid to help regeneration.
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What Causes Vaginal Pain During Intercourse?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I think irritation and pain during sex (dyspareunia) comes due to atrophy of vagina due to menopause. You can use lubricants, you can take one lubricant with hyaluronic acid to help regeneration. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.