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What Causes Vaginal Dryness And Pain During Sex?

I am 58 yrs. old and been going thru menopause for at least 12 yrs. Now I m having vaginal dryness and a lot of pain during sex. My family has a high history of breast cancer in the family and my sister just over came leukemia. I was on the mildest form of hormones for about 2 and a half years. I was afraid of the cancer risks. Is there something else I could try?
Fri, 6 Jun 2014
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Hello!
Thanks for your query.
If you are predisposed for breast cancer because of family history for breast cancer charge, you have done very well that you stop HRT.
As you know vaginal dryness is cause from the lack of estrogens.
Hence you can use lubricants and moisturizes that help to lubricate and moisture your vagina during intercourse.
You can use lubricants like :
Water-based: Astroglide, FemGlide, , K-Y Jelly,an others
Silicone-based: ID Millennium, Pink, Pjur, Pure Pleasure, others
Oil-based (avoid): Mineral oil, Elegance Woman’s Lubricant, others
Some women who regularly use moisturizers still use a lubricant as needed before sex, for additional lubrication and comfort.
For both moisturizers and lubricants, you may need to experiment with several products to find the one that’s best for you.
Take care of your self
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What Causes Vaginal Dryness And Pain During Sex?

Hello! Thanks for your query. If you are predisposed for breast cancer because of family history for breast cancer charge, you have done very well that you stop HRT. As you know vaginal dryness is cause from the lack of estrogens. Hence you can use lubricants and moisturizes that help to lubricate and moisture your vagina during intercourse. You can use lubricants like : Water-based: Astroglide, FemGlide, , K-Y Jelly,an others Silicone-based: ID Millennium, Pink, Pjur, Pure Pleasure, others Oil-based (avoid): Mineral oil, Elegance Woman’s Lubricant, others Some women who regularly use moisturizers still use a lubricant as needed before sex, for additional lubrication and comfort. For both moisturizers and lubricants, you may need to experiment with several products to find the one that’s best for you. Take care of your self