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Q: Pain during Sex, even with Lubricants...

asked by: DoctorQuestion on November 13th, 2006

I haven't had intercourse in 15 years and am in menopause. I visit the gynocologist and am physically fine..but, would my non sexual activity cause great pain upon having intercourse again after all this time.? Its as though I'm a "virgin" I have used a lubricant however its still very painful, almost as if the penis would not even fit. I have used Replense but not for very long. Would continued of such a product make it easier? thanks

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on December 5th, 2006

Menopause Answer A1874

Painful sexual intercourse can be due to various physical and mental reasons. During menopause, the vagina loses its elasticity and sexual intercourse becomes more painful than it used to be. Lubricants might help here. Penis size is also important when discussing sexual intercourse. If the penis is too large and thick and the vagina has decreased in elasticity, intercourse can be painful. Emotional stress due to 15 years of sexual abstinence and menopause can be the third reason for dyspareunia. Lubricants and pre-sexual foreplay may help you.

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