when I have sex I am very dry and it hurts both of us.we use plenty of KY jelly but it is still painful and dry. I am 45 yrs. old but still have fairly regular periods, should I go see a doctor?
2006-07-12 07:23:25 · 8 answers · asked by turtle 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
You could have what is known as Dyspareunia. Dyspareunia can be caused by a number of factors, including vaginal dryness, atrophic vaginitis (thinning of the vaginal lining in some women, usually postmenopausal or those on certain drug therapies, including antihistamines and GnRH agonists), an allergic reaction such as to clothing, spermicides, douches or condoms, Endometriosis, Vulvodynia, Vulvar vestibulitis, Interstitial Cystitis, Lichen planus/Lichen sclerosis, urinary tract infections, vaginal yeast infections, sexually transmitted diseases and psychological or physical trauma. Dyspareunia is diagnosed based on specific symptoms and your medical history, and is treated through a number of different means depending on the cause, including use of lubrication during sexual activity, antifungals, antibiotics or other medications, recommending Sitz baths, use of topical estrogen cream or steroid cream, pain medications, surgery where appropriate (such as in the case of Endometriosis; see www.endocenter.org for a self-test to determine if this is your problem) and sometimes physical therapy with biofeedback. In order to determine the cause of your specific dyspareunia (and thereby enable you to choose a proper treatment), talk with your OBGYN.
2006-07-12 07:26:04 · answer #1 · answered by Endo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely see a doctor - if even the KY is not helping.
2006-07-12 14:31:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest going to see a doctor, if you have used Ky and that doesn't help.... good luck
2006-07-12 14:33:30 · answer #3 · answered by sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya - I'd go to the doc.
Also...Try Astroglyde - it is better than KY
2006-07-13 22:03:30 · answer #4 · answered by pink chick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If i were you i'd go see a doctor.
2006-07-12 14:54:45 · answer #5 · answered by MJ is Kewl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes....see a doc.... it could be something simple (like you have low estrogen since you may be premenopausal...and just need some estrogen cream) or it could be something more serious....see a doc.
2006-07-12 14:39:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink more milk ~ it's a mucous producer
2006-07-12 14:26:59 · answer #7 · answered by bbq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try dirty movies
2006-07-12 14:31:33 · answer #8 · answered by smilingontime 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋