A short, patient-facing YouTube video by Dr. Tabatha Barber that lists common menopause-related changes (mild rises in blood pressure and cholesterol, vaginal dryness and reduced lubrication) and emphasizes that these issues tend to accumulate and worsen over time — potentially causing some women to stop sexual activity due to discomfort.
And it starts out like it's. It's not a big deal. There's some changes you might notice. Your blood pressure is up a little bit. Your cholesterol levels start to go up a little bit. You're starting to notice some vaginal dryness. You're not as lubricated with intercourse, but it's all manageable. But as the years progress, these problems accumulate. They multiply over time, so the problems get worse, not better. The vaginal dryness worsens to the point where many women just stop being physically sexually active because it's so uncomfortable.
