The new toolbox for reducing painful sex in menopause

Vulvovaginal health impacts sexual health by causing vaginal pain, irritation, and discomfort. There are many tools to address vulvovaginal health, including behavioral, nonhormonal, and hormonal options. Clinicians should be aware of the diverse treatment modalities available and how they can be used often concurrently to improve sexual health and well being in menopause.

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Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology
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2026-02-04
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https://doi.org/10.1097/gco.0000000000001091
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Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
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The new toolbox for reducing painful sex in menopause

Erica P. Cahill
Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
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The new toolbox for reducing painful sex in menopause

Erica P. Cahill
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Abstract

Vulvovaginal health impacts sexual health by causing vaginal pain, irritation, and discomfort. There are many tools to address vulvovaginal health, including behavioral, nonhormonal, and hormonal options. Clinicians should be aware of the diverse treatment modalities available and how they can be used often concurrently to improve sexual health and well being in menopause.

Current Opinion in Obstetrics & GynecologyVol. 38(2)
Palo Alto University (US), Stanford University (US)
Gender equality
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Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
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