Relieve Vaginal Dryness
Posted on May 20, 2009 under Menopause | No CommentI’m not surprised by a new survey showing that the majority of women over 50 who experience vaginal dryness don’t feel comfortable talking to their doctors about it. The survey, sponsored by hormone therapy manufacturer Novo Nordisk, finds that 40 percent of post-menopausal women experience dryness and pain but that 7 out of 10 aren’t seeking any advice from a gynecologist or family physician.
The truth is, I’ve had vaginal dryness, too, after the birth of my first baby, and I didn’t think of broaching the topic at my postnatal exam. I don’t remember being told that this was a common side effect of plummeting estrogen levels after pregnancy. Though it makes perfect sense—nature’s way of saying let’s hold off on getting pregnant again, at least until your body no longer needs to produce all that milk.