Pain during intercourse: menopause as a cause?
Menopause, also known as menopause, is a natural phase in a woman's life in which the last menstrual period occurs and the hormones change. This can lead to various challenges both physically and emotionally. For example, you may experience vaginal complaints, mood swings and sweating attacks, among other things.
So are you suffering from pain during intercourse, and your menopause is the cause? That sucks (pun intended), but luckily there are methods to solve this problem! In this article Sarasin Clinic teaches you everything you need to know. Would you like more information? Make an appointment and discuss your concerns with our cosmetic doctor.
PRICE
from €500
TREATMENT TIME
10 minutes
EFFECT
12-18 months
Pain during intercourse? Menopause is the culprit!
Pain during sex can have many possible causes have such as an infection, a sexually transmitted disease, problems with the pelvic floor or even just stress. But if you are in your menopause, it will most likely be a physical cause.
This is because the estrogen levels drop during menopause. This can lead to vaginal dryness and thinning of the tissues, making the vagina becomes less elastic . In addition, research shows that the vaginal microbiome goes through major changes during menopause. In addition neemt blood flow to the vagina decreases as you age. All this together can lead to pain during intercourse.
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Cause? Menopause. Consequences? Infinite
- The consequences of menopause are large. For example, your temperature regulation work less well (read: hot flashes and night sweats). You may also experience mood swings, sleep problems and difficult sexual arousal. In addition, you may experience a burning sensation during sex or urination, as well as vaginal dryness is a popular symptom.
- Pain during intercourse is mainly due to the latter. Your vagina is going to release less fluid and because of this, penetration will be penetration be painful. When you make love anyway, while the punani is not moist enough, you create small wounds that in turn can lead to infections and more irritations.
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Solutions to pain
Fortunately, there are methods to minimize your menopausal symptoms and thus also reducepain during intercourse . Below we give you three solutions that will definitely boost your sex life!
A good lubricant is half the battle
It may sound obvious, yet we like to quote it again: lube is your best friend in bed. It's normal for your vagina to not get as moist during menopause, but that shouldn't stop you from enjoying sex and intimacy. Take a lubricant on hand and help yourself a little, because lovemaking really shouldn't be painful!
HIFU for vaginal rejuvenation
A High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, or HIFU for short, is a treatment that uses high-frequency sound waves. These are directed at the vaginal tissue, creating energy will released which causes the vaginal tissue to contract and the collagen production will stimulate. The result is a tightening of the vagina.
How does the treatment proceed?
- You will be seated in the gynecological chair and the vagina will be disinfected first be done.
- Then some kind of rod is inserted into your vajay inserted that will produce the sound waves.
- Then follows a short test to see how sensitive the zone is and how much you can tolerate. This allows us to tailor the treatment to your situation.
- We will then move on to the treatment which takes about thirty minutes.
Does it hurt?
Most women do not feel no real pain during a HIFU treatment, but the slight tingling you feel can be somewhat uncomfortable feel.
After treatment the area may be somewhat swollen but do not worry, as this is transient.
At Sarasin Clinic you can get HIFU treatments for the whole body, including your punani. Make an appointment with us and we'll discuss all the possibilities together!
Pump up the volume
Due to a declining estrogen level during menopause, the tissues of the vagina shrink. And so will the volume in the labia will decrease and the protection of your punani will be compromised. But fortunately there is vaginal hydration to solve this problem.
Hydrating is key
Vaginal hydration can be done in two different ways applied, resulting in different results. First The filler (consisting of hyaluronic acid) can be applied injected into the vaginal wall injected in order to improve the improve the quality of the tissues. This will ensure that the tissues regain sufficient moisture.
Bye bye drought, and this at only ten minutes!
Restore volume
Secondly the filler can be injected into the (outer) labia. This restores volume to the tissues and re-protects the inner labia and vagina.
This treatment takes only twenty minutes.
Would you like more information about vaginal hydration? Then feel free to contact one of our cosmetic doctors at Sarasin Clinic. Or make an appointment and discuss all the possibilities!
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- Pain during lovemaking is - unfortunately - a common problem among menopausal women. But it's important to remember that you can't not just should accept it. At Sarasin Clinic we will work with you in a personal conversation looking for the cause of your symptoms. That way we can start the perfect treatment for your problem.
- Moreover, we apply the highest values of hygiene, as well as privacy. So no one will ever find out anything about your vaginal problem. In addition all our cosmetic doctors have several years of experience, so your treatment will be performed well.
What are you waiting for? It's time to get rid of your pain and enjoy your sex life to the fullest again. Because you know what they say: real life doesn't start until you're fifty! Make an appointment and we will see you soon.
Price Vagina Hydration
| Prices Vaginal Health | |
|---|---|
| Vagina Hydration against vaginal dryness and pain (e.g., menopause symptoms) | €515 |
| Vagina Filler for making the outer labia fuller | €825 |
| HIFU Vagina | €515 |
Aftercare Vagina Hydration
- For 5 days no sexual intercourse, no cycling, no bath, no sauna
- After 1 month you will come for a check-up
- You may need 1 more filler after 3 months for vaginal dryness (when the result is not yet sufficient for you)
- Results of our vagina fillers for outer labia enlargement last on average 2 years
- Results of hydration and/or constriction last an average of 18 months, you may need another 2 after your first session after 3 months depending on severity of dryness or need for constriction
