Some women have described a new relationship after menopause as being "the most emotionally and sexually satisfying." On the other hand, because some women equate menopause with signs of aging, they may lose interest in sex. Many women have acknowledged that their sexual desire increased with age—sex got better.

In some cases, certain treatments can affect sexual function, including erection difficulty, decreased sexual desire, and abnormal ejaculation. Pills called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors commonly cause less semen to be ejaculated and the inability to get an erection (impotence). Pills called alpha blockers may cause sexual side effects such as failure to ejaculate, retrograde (or internal) ejaculation, and less semen to be ejaculated.

Yes. Some women with IBD have pain or discomfort during sex. This can be caused by the disease itself, surgery, and emotional issues related to the disease. Women with IBD may have the following problems during sex: In women with CD, painful sex is often a sign of a fistula or abscess in the vagina or that the disease is affecting the perineal area. Most women with UC have relatively normal sex lives. But after surgery, sexual problems are more common in women with both UC and CD.

Men with sarcoidosis that affects the nervous or endocrine systems might experience erectile dysfunction, but this is rare.

Some couples who have not had sexual intercourse for many years are able to resume doing so with the help of drugs like Viagra, Levitra or Cialis. Usually, this is a positive experience, and both members of a couple are able to enjoy greater sexual satisfaction. However, some women who have grown accustomed to not having intercourse may experience discomfort or anxiety when intercourse is resumed. It is thus important for couples to communicate about sexual matters.

Definitely not! (Although single older women do complain of a supply problem when it comes to available male partners.) Many women (and men) do notice a drop-off in sexual response as they get older, and the fall in oestrogen levels after menopause can cause vaginal dryness which can make sex uncomfortable. However, vaginal dryness is easily treated with lubricants or hormones. Research suggests that the most important ingredient for a good sex life is a good relationship with your partner.

Many women enjoy sex even more during this stage in life more than any other. There's no more risk of pregnancy, and children are, for the most part, grown and out of the house. Still, certain menopausal symptoms could affect sexual intercourse. The good news is that these symptoms are treatable. Over time, the lack of estrogen reduces vaginal lubrication. Vaginal tissue gradually becomes drier, thinner and less elastic, making sexual intercourse painful and possibly causing vaginal irritation.

ANS: Unfortunately the answer is YES!, you may find that being tired a great deal reduces your sex drive at times. This is however likely to be a temporary experience. Thus as you get better so will your sexual drive pick up once again.

Since ancient times men have searched for ways to increase their virility. Today, there are many popular medications that improve the physical factors (such as circulation) needed to sustain an erection. Yet many men do not realize that none of these medicines can work effectively without adequate testosterone in the body. That's because testosterone is, in a sense, your body's natural aphrodisiac. Only when there are sufficient levels are you able to feel and sustain sexual arousal.

With most types of radiation therapy, neither men nor women are likely to suffer any change in their ability to enjoy sex. If radiation is directed at the sexual organs it can affect sexual functioning. Ask your doctor for details. Unfortunately many patients are seriously ill from the cancer alone and this affects their ability to perform sexually. RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE

Your chances of catching hepatitis C from casual contact or sexual contact with a family member is extremely low, providing proper precautions are taken to avoid blood contact. The illness of a family member is nothing to be ashamed of. Reality is that you may encounter discrimination from an apprehensive public. The family relationships may be in disarray in the confusion around the disease.

With a pessary, your sex life probably will not change other than the time it takes to remove the device before intercourse. Following reconstructive surgery to correct prolapse, however, you should refrain from intercourse for three months to allow yourself to heal properly. Once you are fully recovered, return to normal sexual relations may be gradual, but the result is usually a sex life that is improved from before the surgery.

Herpes is transmitted by sexual contact with someone infected with the virus. It can be transmitted by people with or without symptoms. These people may or may not know they have herpes. If you have genital herpes, you can transmit the virus between episodes. We recommend the use of condoms for all sexual activity with casual partners. This will reduce the risk of transmission to a sexual partner and will also protect you and your partner from other sexually transmitted diseases.

Answer : Without the aggravation of birth control methods like condoms, diaphragms and foam, sex becomes more spontaneous and enjoyable. Fear of pregnancy is gone, also contributing to a better sex life. Birth control methods with increased health risks for women, such as birth control pills, hormone injections, and Intra-Uterine Devices (IUDs) are no longer a concern impacting a couple’s love life.

With no change to your hormones, ejaculation or orgasm, there's no reason why having a vasectomy should have a negative impact on your sex life. In fact, many couples find vasectomy improves their sex life, enjoying greater sexual freedom once they no longer have the worry of an unplanned pregnancy. After the procedure, you can have sex again as soon as you feel comfortable. We recommend that you wait a few days to give the incision time to heal.

The hot flashes sometimes associated with menopause may bring on a flare-up or even the initial onset of rosacea. A Swedish study also noted that postmenopausal women with rosacea may be more likely to experience migraine headaches.

Many women experience some temporary pain during intercourse the first few times after a major operation. Others find permanent changes. Obviously, you will not have uterine contractions with orgasms after a hysterectomy. You will have no cervix, so if you are among the women whose pleasure involves pressure against the cervix, the hysterectomy will affect your sexual response.

Surgery can damage the nerves that control erections. Fortunately, there are medications and vacuum devices available. There are also penile implants that can be inserted surgically that will help create an erection. Find out more information on Erectile dysfunction.

If patients choose to use a pessary, their sex life shouldn't change, except that the pessary usually needs to be removed prior to intercourse. If patients have reconstructive surgery to correct prolapse, we recommend that they refrain from intercourse for 3 months after their operation to allow proper healing. After waiting three months, adjusting to intercourse will take some time, but most patients report an improved sex life afterwards.

Menopause can be an emotionally challenging time in a woman's life. the "change of life" often invloves many personal, family and work related changes which can contribute to increased irritability, Losses, whether they are death, divorce, illness or an empty-nest as children leave home, may feel like depression. Professionals at NEOHS can provide evaluation and treatment for emotional issues surrounding menopause.

Yes. The changes in hormonal levels and balance, may lead to BG levels that are out of control. Women with diabetes are also at risk of developing premature menopause and consequent increased risks of cardiovascular disease. Yes, the oral medications classified as thiazolidinediones (TZDs) may cause women who are not ovulating and haven't gone through menopause to begin ovulating again, enabling them to conceive. Also, oral contraceptives may be less effective when taking this medication.

Lost libido, age related energy problems and sexual health problems or changes have a huge effect on sexual performance and satisfaction. Ingredients such as Epilobium and Damania help to improve your libido, desire and performance and L-Arginine, Ginkgo and Tribulus help to increase your sexual pleasure and intensity.