WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 1997: Re: Painful intercourse

Re: Painful intercourse

From: Kelly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Jun 1997 20:39:44 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 29 Jun 1997, Joanne wrote: >
>Hi everyone. I am now 7 weeks post op from my TAH/BSO due to endo. ..snipped....
>My problem is intercourse. It's a disaster. Never had problems, even
>with the endo, but now, it hurts so bad, with penetration through
>withdrawal. ...snipped....

At this >point I don't know if trading endo pain for this, was worth it.
>Thanks.
>

Joanne

You may want to consider using estrogen vaginally -- either via a cream or the new Estring vaginal ring. the amount absorbed systemically is small and probably wouldn't stir up any remaining endometriosis -- talk to your RE about this.

Vitamin E may help with vaginal lubrication (some people swear by puncturing the capsules and leaving 1 or 2 in the vagina overnight -- I don't have any studies or experience to back this up). Soy products in the diet may also help, as may homepathic belladonna (again, anecdotal, rather than scientific, evidence).

Good luck

P.S. I know the Astroglide didn't work for you but I just LOVE the name :-)

-- Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG S. Lake Tahoe, CA

note: Opinions here are for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician. It cannot take the place of a face to face consultation and examination.

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