Non-Hormonal, Non-Invasive Treatments to Relieve Discomfort During Sex

One of the main reasons that women experience pain during sex in menopause and perimenopause is vaginal atrophy, also known as genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). Vaginal atrophy is the thinning, drying and inflammation of the vaginal walls due to a decrease in estrogen levels. As you enter perimenopause – the transitional period before the onset of menopause – and menopause, a woman’s body produces less estrogen than it did before, directly affecting the health and elasticity of women’s vaginal tissues.

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When those hormone levels drop, vaginal tissues lose their natural lubrication and elasticity, which can make sex uncomfortable or painful, often resulting in a reduction in sexual desire.

Treatment Options for Restoring Sexual Comfort & Pleasure in Perimenopause & Menopause

Fortunately, there are both surgical and non-surgical solutions that help alleviate painful sex during perimenopause and menopause. These treatments can range from lifestyle changes and hormone therapies to more advanced non-invasive technologies. Here, we’ll briefly review non-surgical options for restoring pleasure, comfort and functionality to vaginal tissues.

If you prefer avoiding hormonal therapies or invasive treatments, there are effective options that relieve discomfort during sex.

Lubricants and moisturizers: Lubricants and moisturizers can provide immediate relief from vaginal dryness and pain during sex. Dr. Courtenay Poucher, OB/GYN and owner of Labiaplasty Center of Los Angeles formulated the byDr.Poucher line of intimate skincare solutions to deeply nourish and moisturize your most delicate parts.

Pelvic Floor Exercises: Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles through exercises like Kegels and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy will help you improve vaginal tone and blood flow, which can reduce pain and increase your sensation during sex.

Staying Sexually Active: Staying sexually active can help maintain your vaginal health. Regular sexual activity, including intercourse, masturbation or other forms of intimacy, increases your blood flow to the vaginal tissues which can help maintain lubrication.

ThermiVa for Women in Perimenopause & Menopause: ThermiVa is a non-invasive treatment that uses radiofrequency energy to gently heat and tighten the vaginal tissues. The heat stimulates your vagina’s collagen production, which helps to improve your vaginal elasticity, tightness, natural lubrication and physical sensitivity. Many women find that ThermiVa reduces painful sex and enhances their sexual satisfaction, desire and pleasure without the need for surgery or hormones.

There are non-surgical, non-hormonual solutions to the symptoms of vaginal atrophy, vaginal dryness, low libido and other symptoms of menopause and perimenopause – and the all-women staff at Labiaplasty Center of Los Angeles are your educated partner to help select what’s right for your unique needs.

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