Intimate Health

Intimate Health in Perimenopause & Menopause

Intimate symptoms during perimenopause and menopause are common, but they are not a normal part of ageing. Vaginal dryness, painful sex, burning, irritation, and loss of comfort have clear medical causes linked to low oestrogen levels. The good news is that these symptoms are treatable with safe, evidence-based options. This section is curated by Dr María Zalazar to help women understand their bodies and restore confidence in intimacy

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Vaginal Dryness in Perimenopause & Menopause — Proven Treatments

Vaginal dryness, burning or pain during intimacy are not a normal part of ageing. These symptoms are caused by low oestrogen and have a medical name: genitourinary syndrome of menopause. In this article, we explain why it happens in perimenopause and post-menopause — and the treatments that can restore comfort and confidence

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Painful Sex in Perimenopause and Menopause — Treatments That Work

Painful Sex in Perimenopause & Menopause — Treatments That Work

Pain during sex is more common than most women realise in perimenopause and post-menopause. These changes are caused by low oestrogen and reduced blood flow and sensitivity — and they have a medical name and a treatment. If intimacy has become less pleasurable, there are safe, evidence-based solutions.

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HPV, Menopause and Prevention: Does the HPV Vaccine Still Matter After 40?

HPV does not disappear with age. During menopause, hormonal changes can affect viral persistence and screening results. This guide explains how menopause, vaginal health, vaccination, and prevention are connected — and what women can still do to protect themselves.

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Testosterone and Menopause: Can It Improve Sexual Desire — or Strain Relationships?

Low desire, reduced motivation or a feeling that “something is missing” are common after menopause. This guide explains when testosterone is recommended, what women often notice beyond libido, and how to avoid unsafe options.

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