Female Issue - post gastric bypass

[Moxy 58]

Disclaimer, gentlemen, you may not want to read any further.

Before surgery i had a healthy sex life with my hubby of 15 years. 2 kids nothing to talk about really. normal libido i think.

Since about the 2 month post surgery mark i have had severe dryness when trying to be intimate with my hubby. I dont know if its a Vitamin im lacking, not enough Water or just my body still adjusting to its lower caloric intake but its seriously frustrating. It's gotten to the point i make up excuses not to be intimate be cause its painful. I have little desire for it now because of the dryness and pain of the situation. Pretty frustrating since i have this thinner new body and hubby is all over me with compliments on how great i look ect...

I get my Protein in daily, most days i get my Water in (48 oz) and i have a normal menstrual cycle. I am not on any birth control or hormone drugs of any kind.

thoughts ?

[Dorian 683]

In my research prior to having RNY, I remember reading that rapid weight loss can cause a decrease in estrogen in some women. This causes the vaginal dryness. I don't remember where I read this but I was the "Google queen" prior to surgery so maybe start there. I would just mention it to your Dr. I'm sure they will know what to recommend for you. Good luck!

[Moxy 58]

Thanks Dorian i will talk to my doctor about it. And ill update here incase someone else has the issue but is to timid to ask.

[amarrero 3]

There are plenty of sexy lubricant products that help tremendously with dryness (and taste good too). (also unflavored ones). They really do help with that issue though. I've had dryness since Menopause.

[allielee 263]

The Trojan brand lubricant is amazing!! Same with above dryness with meno but this stuff is awesome and not sticky.. It's expensive like $20 for a small bottle but you only need a smidge so it lasts and it's worth every penny. It does dry up either.

[Moxy 58]

Follow up: Since i post i've had my hormones tested, all fell within normal perimeters. i also have had a pelvic exam and everything looks normal. My obgyn says its common for people who lose a large amount of weight to be more sensitive due to fatty tissue fading from the area and feeling pressure on muscles. As a precaution he scheduled me for a ultrasound next month. Ill keep you posted!

[sunshine1234 7]

Just read your post, you look great by the way. I am really interested in this because I am 51, fast approaching menopause and wondering what my s/s will be. I know my mum had this same problem, was prescribed vag creams with estrogen and then developed breast cancer which was estrogen receptor positive. So, that will not be an option for me.