Patient's question:
What are the reasons for vaginal dryness during sex?Doctor's answer:
A: For the phenomenon of vaginal dryness in elderly women, hormone replacement therapy can cause their genital organs to shrink and stop, stimulate vaginal secretion, etc., and is most important in helping to restore normal sexual activity. As the simplest way for doctors to monitor changes in the genital organs of postmenopausal women, the vaginal atrophy index (see attached table) can be used to conveniently evaluate the degree of estrogen deficiency and can also be used to evaluate the response of women's genital organs to estrogen replacement therapy.Physiological knowledge: Even the most uninhibited women have moments of embarrassment when facing gynecological problems, especially when it comes to their most intimate "parts," where they have many doubts but don't know where to start asking. Please see—Understanding the secrets of the vagina
Estrogen also has the effect of enhancing sexual interest and sexual satisfaction, improving women's sexual function comprehensively. A drug produced by a Dutch company containing estrogen, progesterone, and androgen can be safely used.
In fact, lubricants are an effective, safe, and convenient measure to address this issue. Johnson & Johnson's K-Y Human Lubricant has no chemical activity and does not interfere with the normal physiological environment of the female reproductive tract, making it highly popular among middle-aged and elderly women.
This elderly woman's prejudice against lubricants may be related to her lack of sufficient understanding of lubricants. We hope this article will be helpful to her.
Vaginal Atrophy Index Table
Item/Score 1 2 3
Skin elasticity and swelling ability Poor General Good
Pubic hair Sparse, beginning to fall Normal
Labia