Is getting dry during sex with my husband another sign of perimenopause?
Question by justlookin4friendsonly: Is getting dry during sex with my husband another sign of perimenopause?
I’ve had other signs of perimenopause, I’m 36, he’s 41. It got SOOO painful it hurt him, then me! I need to go to my midwife soon. I’ve also been experiencing symptoms of pregnancy.
Is there ANYTHING my midwife can prescribe for the dryness?
It’s affecting my relationship, we hardly have sex anymore & my husband said he’s losing interest & I feel guilty, though I know I can’t control it, I know it’s affecting both of us.
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Answer by fyre girl
I would definitely approach your midwife about the possibility of pregnancy. I don’t think that getting dry is a sign of menopause. I mean, there are teenagers out there that get dry all the time. There are also MANY women of the ages 18-45 that get dry while having sex. I would suggest some lube or something to help with the dryness. I hope that helps you out.
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It certainly can be but at 36 I wouldn’t think you’re premenopausal yet. Get your hormone levels checked, I believe it’s low estrogen that causes vaginal dryness.
Meanwhile there are lots of lubricants that you can use. KY is everywhere and the Yours/Mine has an interesting effect. I also like the ID glide. Watermelon flavor is my favorite.
honey, the dry thing happens to all women at some point. keep a bottle of lubricant handy for sex. sometimes the symptoms of pregnancy and menopause are confused. see your midwife/physician. they will likely tell you get to some ky or something of that effect, and keep it on hand.