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Menopause Treatment: Painful Intercourse

Treatment for painful intercourse due to vaginal dryness in menopause includes:

Use a water-based vaginal lubricant during intercourse.
Use estrogen vaginal cream.

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Last Updated: Nov 7, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Menopause References:

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