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Are vaginal infections more common after menopause?

Sent to Health Experts January 13 02:46 PM

I had a hyster. at forty-two because of fibroid tumors. I have not been able to have sex from that time because of extreme pain but worse are the infections I have had for the last three years. A regular at my doctor and have seen a urologist who said nothing wrong. Are infections more common after menopause. Any suggustions?

 

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Hi,

Yes, there is a chance of increased infections following menopause due to vaginal atrophy and decrease of vaginal secretions.


Menopause is associated with several changes in the vagina including atrophy, drying, etc.

The signs commonly associated are: dryness of vagina, itching, pain during intercourse, bleeding following intercourse, vaginal secretions and vaginal infections.

Vaginal atrophy happens to about 50% of all women eventually as an association of menopause.

This can be treated fairly simply with estrogen creams. They can also be brought at all pharmacies. You should try with these.

However, it is always a good idea to consult a gynaecologist for these issues.

You can read up here:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vaginal-atrophy/DS00770/DSECTION=1



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