: Can a woman have a satisfactory sex life after menopause? #IndiaNEWS #Health New Delhi: Menopause is the natural biological process characterized by the cessation or stopping of a womans menstrual

Can a woman have a satisfactory sex life after menopause? #IndiaNEWS #Health
New Delhi: Menopause is the natural biological process characterized by the cessation or stopping of a womans menstrual cycle, marking the end of fertility.
The general onset is observed in middle-aged women, i. e. , between 40 to 50 years of age. As aging advances, the reproductive cycle slows down and prepares to stop. Ovaries begin to age and produce fewer reproductive hormones altering the menstrual cycle.
The body undergoes several associated changes in response to fluctuating levels of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and luteinizing hormone (LH). These hormonal disturbances stimulate several physical, psychological and emotional changes having varied outcomes as the body adapts to the changing hormonal environment.
Physical Changes:

Irregular Menstruation
Weight gain
Hot flashes and night sweats
Urinary incontinence
Drier and thinner skin and hair

Emotional Changes :

Mood swings
Anxiety and depression
Stress and tension.
Anger and irritability.
A lack of motivation and difficulty concentrating.
Other Associated Changes
Worsening of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Changes in libido (sex drive)
A loss of energy and insomnia.
Memory lapses
Headaches
Sexual Well-being during and after menopause

All women experience menopause differently, and many women experience changes in their sex life as they go through menopause. The loss of estrogen and testosterone following menopause induces multiple changes in a womans body and influences sexual function. Also, lower levels of estrogen can cause a drop in blood supply to the vagina, which can affect vaginal lubrication, causing the vagina to be too dry for comfortable sex. Moreover, other menopausal symptoms like bladder control problems, sleep disturbances, depression or anxiety, stress, medications, and other health concerns also affect the sexual well-being of the women experiencing menopause.
While the hormonal alteration of menopause may modify the physical and emotional aspects of sexual well-being, specific measures can assist in overcoming adversities and improving sex life. These include:
Raising libido
Changing your attitude towards sex along with talking to your partner about the same is a good way to start. A welcoming attitude towards conversations around sex especially after a certain age is looked at as taboo. So its important to change that mindset for yourself and well as for your partner.

Good foreplay- helps increase lubrication
Frequent vaginal intercourse- helps maintain blood supply
Find alternative methods of to increase intimacy

Besides the suggestions mentioned above below suggestions will also aid you to ensure your sexual wellness stays intact
Manage your depression.