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Why Do I Feel Pain During Sex In Spite Of Using Lubricant?

Yes I do have a? I am 55 and going thru my menopause since 3 years recently started having pain during sex we do use the lubricant still hurts I use cortisone cream? Any other suggestions I am vegetarians make my own yogurt and eats plenty of it any other food is good for skin healing
Thank you in advance
J
Fri, 7 Mar 2014
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OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine 's  Response
Hello!
Thanks for your query.
Pain during intercourse is from vaginal atrophy.
This is from lack of sex hormones .
You have to consult with a gyn. because you may need to use estrogen contain cream like colpothrophin.
Take care of your self
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Why Do I Feel Pain During Sex In Spite Of Using Lubricant?

Hello! Thanks for your query. Pain during intercourse is from vaginal atrophy. This is from lack of sex hormones . You have to consult with a gyn. because you may need to use estrogen contain cream like colpothrophin. Take care of your self