'Not Tonight, Honey. I'm Not In The Mood.'
Women Need More Advice When It Comes to Menopause and Sex
NEW YORK, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- THIS IS A MULTIVU SPECIAL REPORT.
According to a new Harris Interactive survey, approximately 71 percent of women over 45 attribute the pain or discomfort they experience during sex to a menopausal symptom called atrophic vaginitis. The condition which causes vaginal dryness, is more common than most women think and causes many women to stay out of the bedroom.
Dr. Judith Reichman, Today Show correspondent and best-selling author of women's health books:
"Despite our getting older and going through menopause, we can still have a great sex life. Our goal is to educate women as to what their body needs and what they can do to maintain a pleasurable sex life no matter what their age."
If they are avoiding sex because it's uncomfortable or painful, women
should talk to their doctors about treatment options. One option is
Vagifem, a small vaginal tablet that provides long-term relief by maintaining estrogen levels and reversing the effects of atrophic vaginitis.
For more information about atrophic vaginitis, speak with your doctor and log onto
http://www.savesex.org.