Menopause Support Group
Menopause is the physiological cessation of menstrual cycles associated with advancing age. It normally occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body begins to slow and stop the production of eggs, estrogen and progesterone production decreases, and menstruation diminishes, eventually stopping altogether.
Sex is painful and has been for many many years. Dr. said it was dryness and common for women my age. Gave me some stuff and a syringe to use to insert the cream or whatever. I don't know if it worked. Marriage broke up so I stopped using it. Anyway, was seeing someone awhile back and the same problem but it just seems more than that. The Dr again said dryness and gave me same stuff. I've been better about following the directions even though I am not "active" right now. But the thing is...it is a bit difficult and uncomfortable to insert they syringe. So I really think it's more than dryness.
I can't say for sure, of course, but you should have an exam if you haven't had one already by a Gyno.. It could be that your problem is Vaginal Atrophy. Evidently, lubrication doesn't fix it. I looked it up for you. Someone else was looking for info concerning painful sex.
http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Menopause/forum/15847118-vaginal-dryness-and-painful-sexhelp
A Woman may have only a few symptoms but still have Vaginal Atrophy.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vaginal-atrophy/DS00770
I hope that it works out for you.