Menopause, is the age, typically around 50 to 55 in most women when they completely stop menstruating. This may sound like a relief to some but it has got its own problems. This is a natural process that every woman goes through
Vaginismus – Involuntary contraction of muscles around vagina Vaginismus is a medical condition wherein the muscles around the vagina contract involuntarily during sexual penetration. Due to the involuntary contraction, sexual penetration may not happen and can affect a woman (and her partner) in a negative way psychologically. Involuntary contraction of vaginal muscles can happen not…
Dyspareunia (Painful Intercourse) – Causes & Treatment Dyspareunia refers to persistent and recurring pain during intercourse. While this is common in women who have reached menopause, there are several other medical conditions that can lead to Dyspareunia in younger women. When a woman is not able to enjoy her intimate moments, she consciously or unconsciously…
Vaginal Atrophy – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Vaginal Atrophy, also called Postmenopausal Atrophic Vaginitis is a condition when the walls of vagina become thin because of decreased estrogen levels. This is typically seen in women who have reached menopause state. At times, this happens in women while they are in their perimenopause stage. Menopause typically…
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Good or Bad? As women enter their menopause stage between the ages of 50 – 55 years, they start having mild to severe symptoms including hot flashes, vaginal dryness, sleeping problems, mood swings etc. HRT was introduced to alleviate these symptoms that are mainly caused due to lowered production of estrogen. During…
Menopause problems Menopause, is the age, typically around 50 to 55 in most women when they completely stop menstruating. This may sound like a relief to some but it has got its own problems. This is a natural process that every woman goes through but here are some symptoms that are common in women who…