"During perimenopause, which often begins in your mid 40s,levels of hormones like estrogen and progesterone fluctuate. This can lead to irregular periods, hot flashes, insomnia, brain fog, mood swings, vaginal dryness and low libido - all of which can impact one's sex life directly or indirectly. It's worth noting that, for some individuals,symptoms may be intense and last a while, and for others they may be more mild and fleeting."
"The loss of estrogen during menopause can cause the vaginal and vulvar tissue to become thinner, dryer and less stretchy, which can lead to pain during sexual activity, Dr. Stephanie Faubion, director of the Mayo Clinic Center for Women's Health and medical director of The Menopause Society, told HuffPost. And while there is a lot of discussion about the challenges of sex after menopause, it may be comforting to know that it's definitely not all doom and gloom."
Menopause is defined as 12 consecutive months without a period and commonly occurs around age 51. Perimenopause, the transitional phase, typically lasts about four years but can range from a few months to ten years. Hormone fluctuations during perimenopause cause irregular periods, hot flashes, insomnia, brain fog, mood swings, vaginal dryness and low libido. Estrogen loss during menopause thins and dries vaginal and vulvar tissue and reduces elasticity, which can make sex painful. Symptom intensity and duration vary between individuals. Many people who had fulfilling sex lives before menopause can continue to enjoy satisfying sexual experiences afterward.
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