Menopause

[lut123]

Hi hoping some one can help I am 64 and gone through the menopause.

For a while now have been getting soreness and some pain after sex.

Now I have noticed that there was some pink on the toilet tissue after I wiped after sex.

Was wondering if this could be dryness

Any help would be grate thank you

[BlueAgave]

I have had the same, and for me it was dryness. You may want to speak with your doctor just in case as we are all different. Likely if it only happens at those times, it's dryness.

[lut123 in reply to BlueAgave]

Thank you I think it is that to be honest The pink was very light and not a lot at all only happened the once when I I wiped

I will get sorted with this

[Sugaree]

me too. I am 63 and definitely understand. My gyn recommended a lubricant, I can’t remember name but it was hypoallergenic and fragrance free. Ask gyn because some of the products can cause irritation. Good luck, it’s worth it. I am not at home this week so I can’t tell you the name but dr will check you and recommend something. It’s part of menopause but I am so happy not getting a period or awful menstrual migraines.

[lut123 in reply to Sugaree]

Thank you nice to know not alone I will certainly get it sortedYou are right no periods are heaven !!

[Boldgirl45]

Please look up the Mona Lisa treatment - laser procedure that I've heard is a game changer. Good luck!

[lut123 in reply to Boldgirl45]

Thanks I will look at everything

[PixieElv]

you might want to talk to your doctor about vaginal oestrogen. That increases lubrication but is only local.

Re Mona Lisa treatment recommended above. It is only available privately and very expensive. I had a private gynie who was desperate to sell this to me, when I didn't need it. Just be careful, there are a lot of docs out there who want to make money.

[lut123 in reply to PixieElv]

Thank you for your caution, think I will start on some lubrication and see how it goes

[Suebedoo]

The 'Yes' range of lubricants are water based and work well. If you see a GP they may give you a topical HRT cream to help but I can't use HRT so I don't know how effective it is.

[lut123 in reply to Suebedoo]

I dont like the idea of HRT to be honest will have a look at those thank you very much

[Quilt2]

Topical estrogen is supposed to be very safe. I was using it. Then breast cancer hit. Oncologists wanted me off all estrogen, even though gynecologists say not necessary - that it doesn't have systematic effect. Tried Mona Lisa laser. Doesn't help every one, but has been great for me - much better than topical estrogen. Nevertheless, if one has a mild case of vaginal atrophy, the general recommendation is to try vaginal moisturizers first.

[lut123]

Thank you for that, I think that's were I will start