ask: Vaginal Atrophy
I am a 57 yr old woman in menopause, and with recently discovered Sjogren's Syndrome. I was wondering which way of giving my poor dried out vagina some relief. I have tried the inserting the cream, and I am hoping there is a better way. I am in a relationship (divorced) with a man who wants to have intercourse, and the last time we tried, I screamed the pain was so bad. I am terrified to try again. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Margo
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Hi Margo - You're not alone in dealing with this. There are definitely some steps you can take so you won't be in pain. Here are some articles than can help.
Background on the condition: http://www.empowher.com/media/reference/atrophic-vaginitis
Coping with Vaginal Changes – Vaginal Atrophy: http://www.empowher.com/reproductive-system/content/coping-vaginal-chang...
Vaginal dryness and irritation: http://www.empowher.com/wellness/content/cure-vaginal-dryness-irritation-0
Safe sources: http://www.empowher.com/community/ask/which-safer-estrogen-source-vagina...
November 17, 2010 - 6:49pmThis Comment