Will Vaginal Introitus Lose Elasticity After Menopause?

Posted on Wed, 25 Jun 2014

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Wed, 25 Jun 2014 Answered on

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Question : if you don't have sex for about 14 yr well it get smaller can you stretch it out

Answered by Dr. Rhea Chanda (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
possibly

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Vaginal introitus can get atrophied especially after menopause. Its difficult to stretch it out at that stage, due to lack of elasticity in the skin after menopause. You can try using a dilator several times a day just the stretch the skin. Several sizes are available. Use lots of lubrication to avoid pain. Insert it for a few seconds and remove periodically. But be careful not to use force.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rhea Chanda (29 minutes later)

The size of a pinis being big some times to big for a vagina

Answered by Dr. Rhea Chanda (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
lubrication

Detailed Answer:
Try using lots of lubrication first. Apply inside the vagina and on the penis also. If that doesnt work, you can use dilators. Start with a smaller ones and increase the side gradually. It will take time.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar