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Menopause (Expert Forum)
kay1656
Answered by
Machelle Seibel, MD - Women's Health, menopause, ReproductiveMedicine
University of Massachusetts Medical School
MA
Questions in the Menopause forum are answered by Dr. Machelle Seibel. Topics covered include menopause issues, depression, hormone replacement therapy, hot flashes, joint or muscle problems, memory problems, mood swings, osteoporosis, sexual problems, skin changes, sleeping problems, vaginal problems, and weight problems.
kay1656
by kay1656, Jan 29, 2008 12:38PM
I am 52, perimenapausal and am experience a flushing feeling whenever I engage in intercourse to the point of losing all other sensations. Its like the flushing feeling begins and I become disconnected from the pleasure I had been experiencing up to that point. I am in good health, exercise regularly and haven't experienced any other symptoms. Is this a temporary situation?
Doctor's Answer
by Machelle Seibel, MD, Feb 11, 2008 08:32AM
, Feb 11, 2008 08:32AM
To: kay1656
This type of experience is a less common experience and is likely to discontinue as you progress through perimenopause into menopause per se. However, that window can take up to several years. For that reason, in the meantime it makes sense for you to talk with your doctor about some treatment for menopausal symptoms in general. Discuss using hormone therapy but also alternative approaches such as soy or flaxseed as well. One study suggested that having intercourse more often could also reduce hot flashes associated with it.
Also, using a vaginal moisturizer such as Replens could be helpful. Apply daily for one week then twice weekly can moisturize the vagina and be helpful. It is available in the women's sections of most drug and chain stores.
Machelle M. Seibel, MD
Also, using a vaginal moisturizer such as Replens could be helpful. Apply daily for one week then twice weekly can moisturize the vagina and be helpful. It is available in the women's sections of most drug and chain stores.
Machelle M. Seibel, MD
