It can lead to itchiness, burning, dryness, inflammation, and pain during sex (dyspareunia). An estrogen vaginal cream can help by delivering estradiol (the main estrogen hormone) directly to ...

When oestrogen levels dip during menopause, skin can become thinner with less collagen and elasticity. Read more at ...

especially if vaginal numbing creams, alcohol, or illicit drugs are used to block pain signals. Using proper lubrication during sex can help reduce the risk of vaginal trauma. The avoidance of ...

Estradiol, the active ingredient in vaginal estrogen creams that are prescribed for menopause-related vaginal dryness and pain during sex, is a potent and therapeutic form of estrogen, said Dr ...

and burning or pain during intercourse. Examples are vaginal tablets (Vagifem), creams (Estrace or Premarin), and insertable rings (Estring or Femring). Dosing schedules vary, depending on the ...

Alex Lopes is a pelvic health physiotherapist, the director of Pelvic Health Melbourne in Altona North, and past national ...

Terconazole 0.4%; vaginal crm. Confirm diagnosis by KOH smears and/or cultures. If ineffective, reconfirm diagnosis before repeating therapy. Discontinue if anaphylaxis, toxic epidermal necrolysis ...

Miconazole nitrate 4% (vaginal crm); miconazole nitrate 2% (topical crm). 1 supp, 1 insert, or 1 applicatorful (4% crm) intravaginally daily at bedtime for 3 nights. External crm: apply twice ...