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What Causes Pain And Burning Sensation In The Vagina During Menopause?
Question: Iam 5o year old woman I have a historical at 29 year old and I have a lots of pain in vagina and cramp then . and I still have it but I get very sore in the vagina and it pain so bad .the doctor I go to so I don't need to have an examination if I had a hysterectomy its just old scar tissue and they can not do anything for that can you help me i can't keep doing this.
Brief Answer:
You may benefit from vaginal estrogen treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
Even though you may not need a PAP smear if you do not have a uterus that does not mean that you would not benefit from a consultation with a GYN doctor. After menopause the low estrogen levels in your body can make the vagina become narrow and very dry. This can cause pain and a burning sensation in the vagina.
Treatment with a cream containing estrogen that you apply yourself can help with this condition. It needs to be prescribed by a GYN doctor. There are also other estrogen products you can take by mouth that may also be helpful.
In the meantime, using petroleum jelly applied on the opening of your vagina as a moisturizer twice a day will help.
I hope I was able to answer your question and that my advice was helpful. If you need anything further please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes, Dr. Brown
You may benefit from vaginal estrogen treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
Even though you may not need a PAP smear if you do not have a uterus that does not mean that you would not benefit from a consultation with a GYN doctor. After menopause the low estrogen levels in your body can make the vagina become narrow and very dry. This can cause pain and a burning sensation in the vagina.
Treatment with a cream containing estrogen that you apply yourself can help with this condition. It needs to be prescribed by a GYN doctor. There are also other estrogen products you can take by mouth that may also be helpful.
In the meantime, using petroleum jelly applied on the opening of your vagina as a moisturizer twice a day will help.
I hope I was able to answer your question and that my advice was helpful. If you need anything further please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes, Dr. Brown
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Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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