Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I am 45 years old, female, in my second year of menopause. I am very dry, itchy, inflamed, and have a urinary tract infection. How can I treat the dryness down there after being menopausal for two years?Doctor's answer:
Hello, after menopause, estrogen levels in women tend to rise. Elevated estrogen levels can have an impact on libido, and more foreplay can be beneficial before sexual activity. Additionally, women have shorter and straighter urethras, making them more prone to recurrent urinary tract infections. If a urinary tract infection recurs, it is important to drink more water, urinate frequently, and avoid holding in urine. Pay attention to cleaning before sexual activity.After menopause, estrogen levels in women tend to rise. Elevated estrogen levels can have an impact on libido, and more foreplay can be beneficial before sexual activity. Additionally, women have shorter and straighter urethras, making them more prone to recurrent urinary tract infections. If a urinary tract infection recurs, it is important to drink more water, urinate frequently, and avoid holding in urine. Pay attention to cleaning before sexual activity.