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Why might sex be painful during menopause?

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Why might sex be painful during menopause?

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Changes in the vagina due to a decrease in estrogen can make sex painful during menopause, according to Patricia Geraghty, NP. Find out why you should never ignore painful sex during and after menopause.

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