I recently changed gynecologists and learned something new to me. She said to use a long-acting lubricant such as Replens at bedtime every three days, otherwise the dryness will cause irreversible changes, making sex and pap smears more painful. I thought I was pretty well-informed, but I did not know about this.
We all need to push the companies that provide these products to "go green" and make them available in suppository form so that we are not discarding applicators into the landfill.
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You might also be interested in Menopause/Vaginal Dryness found on Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation's website.
May 4, 2009 - 6:03pmThis Comment
That is a fascinating article -- thanks for bringing it to our attention. You know, we've recently started a partnership with the Army of Women (see our Providers section), which was started by Dr. Susan Love. She's an amazing woman.
May 4, 2009 - 10:50pmThis Comment
I had no idea either that vaginal dryness could lead to irreversible changes. That's really good to know. Thanks so much for sharing that with us!
May 3, 2009 - 9:04pmThis Comment
Hi There,
Thanks, for the great information about long-acting lubricants after menopause. I had no idea! Also, I love your idea of "going green" by getting rid of the plastic applicators.
Thank you for coming to EmpowHer and sharing what you've learned with us! This is exactly why I created EmpowHer. It's women sharing with women.
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May 3, 2009 - 2:34pmMichelle
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