Anne Truong MDMen's Sexual Health Doctor

Painful Intimacy After 50? The 3 Hormone Drops #WomensHealth #Menopause

13 Jun 2026 · 1 min

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In this short educational segment, Dr. Anne Truong MD explains that painful sex (dyspareunia) experienced by many women over age 50 is primarily caused by a substantial decline in three key hormones that regulate vaginal lubrication and tissue health. She connects this hormonal shift to a form of female sexual dysfunction that mirrors male erectile dysfunction but manifests differently. Dr. Truong outlines the physiological impact of these hormone drops, emphasizes the importance of restoring lubrication and comfort, and hints at therapeutic approaches such as hormone replacement, moisturizers, and lifestyle adjustments to improve vaginal health after menopause.

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Painful sex after 50 usually comes down to a massive drop in 3 specific hormones. I'm Dr. Anne Truong MD, and here is how to get your lubrication, comfort, and health back on track. Ma'am, why don't women want to have sex after the age of 50 years? My woman also complained that having sex, she feels pain as she has wound. Please explain the reason. So women have ED like men, but it shows in very different ways.