Managing Vaginal Dryness After Menopause

For some women, menopausal symptoms are minimal, and they experience a normal, active life. Regular sexual activity can help counteract estrogen deficiency effects by improving blood flow to the reproductive organs, which promotes their health. Women who have not undergone vaginal deliveries may be more vulnerable to vaginal atrophy. Reduced estrogen levels cause thinning, loss of elasticity, and shortening of the vaginal walls. Maintaining an active sex life during menopause can offer benefits, easing symptoms such as dryness, burning sensations during intimacy or urination, urge incontinence, and increased risk of infections. Causes of vaginal atrophy include surgeries like bilateral oophorectomy, pelvic radiation, chemotherapy, hormone therapy for cancer, smoking, and complete sexual inactivity.

Research indicates that women who engage in regular physical activity report fewer menopausal symptoms. Staying fit can significantly improve quality of life during this phase.