Talking to your doctor about treatment options
Tell your doctor about your symptoms and ask about treatment options.
According to the Canadian Menopause Society, only 1 in 5 women will speak to her care provider about vaginal dryness and other urogenital symptoms. It's time to speak up.
Treatment options for vaginal dryness and painful intercourse
Non-prescription:
Regular sexual stimulation
Prescription:
Vaginal estrogen
Administered as:
- Cream applied daily or two or three times weekly,
- Tablet daily or twice weekly,
- Insert daily or twice weekly or
- Sustained-release ring inserted every 3 months.
These treatment options have the potential to cause side effects and may not be suitable for everyone.