Can menopause make sexual intercourse difficult or uncomfortable?
Actually, many women enjoy sex during this stage in life more than during any other. There’s no more risk of pregnancy, and children are, for the most part, grown and out of the house. Still, certain menopausal symptoms could affect sexual intercourse. The good news is that these symptoms are treatable. Talk to your doctor about treatment options. Over time, the lack of estrogen reduces vaginal lubrication. Vaginal tissue gradually becomes drier, thinner and less elastic, making sexual intercourse painful and possibly causing vaginal irritation. This shrinkage of tissue may also lead to difficulty urinating or burning urination.
