A good friend confided in me about not being able to have sex with her husband (she's mid 60's). She said she has a very small vaginal opening and even had a tear occur during her last medical gyn exam. She's tried creams and that hasn't helped. Has had problem for a few years but it's worse now. Surgery was mentioned but discouraged by her doctor due to possibility of scar tissue occuring. Any one with a similar problem or with good advise to help? thanks.
yanksgirl
2006-11-09 06:19:08 · 6 answers · asked by yanksgirl 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
The problem is DYSPARUNEA and is related to decreased production of oestrogens, thereby resulting in a failure of lubrication of the vagina. It Isa common sequel of menopause and the pain in this case is inadvertently being ascribed to the scar. However its quite unusual for a tear to take place consequent to gyn exam. Notwithstanding, oestrogen creams would be of definite help as would be HRT if considered suitable by your friend and is not contraindicated in any way.
2006-11-13 05:29:29 · answer #1 · answered by doctor2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would tell her to find another doctor. There has to be some way to get her right so she can enjoy her husband. Especially because they are in the age bracket where you start thinking that they "aren't going to be around forever". You know what I mean? I would definitely encourage her to search for a second opinion. Perhaps a female doctor if her present one is not. Good luck!!
2006-11-09 14:29:21 · answer #2 · answered by chickmomma5 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it doesnt sound like anything serious which is good hopefully..but my mom had that problem and she went to the doctor to see what she could do about it and she found out that she had uterin cancer..they told her that if sex is ever painful she most defintily needs to go to the doctor.. i know after awhile things "shrink" i guess you could say when sexual activity is at a minimum or not at all so maybe your friends husband needs to properly heat up the oven before sticking the pie in.. hope this helps!
2006-11-09 14:25:17 · answer #3 · answered by yourmygoodfeeling 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lichen Sclerosis...Ask her doctor..There's no cure. Only treatment with steroid ointment.
2006-11-09 14:21:03 · answer #4 · answered by jim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plenty of lube and go slow
2006-11-09 14:21:31 · answer #5 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
counselling for her
and teach her husband how to give a bowl job
2006-11-09 14:21:54 · answer #6 · answered by q6656303 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋