carpeediem 6 Posted June 12, 2022 Hello All! This might be a taboo topic, but this has always felt like a safe space to ask questions. I had VSG surgery three months ago, and I'm down 50 pounds which is very exciting. My question is, has anyone else experienced vaginal dryness after surgery?! It's dry as the Sahara desert down there, regardless of solo play or with my partner, which was the complete opposite pre-op! I don't know if I'm dehydrated, or maybe my hormones are just off right now. Any thoughts? Thank you 🙂 1 SuziDavis reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hop_Scotch 1,632 Posted June 12, 2022 Sounds like it could be an hormonal issue, that is. assuming you are not experiencing dryness anywhere else (mouth, eyes, nose, skin). In any event it may be worthwhile checking in with your doctor to check it out. I don't know your age but is it possible that perimenopause could be the issue? 1 SleeverSk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carpeediem 6 Posted June 12, 2022 47 minutes ago, Hop_Scotch said: Sounds like it could be an hormonal issue, that is. assuming you are not experiencing dryness anywhere else (mouth, eyes, nose, skin). In any event it may be worthwhile checking in with your doctor to check it out. I don't know your age but is it possible that perimenopause could be the issue? I'm only 29! I hope it's not early menopause. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hop_Scotch 1,632 Posted June 12, 2022 7 minutes ago, carpeediem said: I'm only 29! I hope it's not early menopause. At 29, with the absence of any other symptoms it is unlikely to be early menopause, I only asked the question because I didn't know your age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilaNicole20 252 Posted June 12, 2022 My advice would be to drink more Water and start working out. Sex drive and all the juices in high gear after a leg/body workout. 1 carpeediem reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
summerseeker 2,247 Posted June 12, 2022 Another thought for you to consider - Have you changed any bath, shower or clothes washing products in the past few months? Even the toilet paper we wipe ourselves with can cause dryness. During Covid in the UK we had a shortage of toilet paper and I had a similar problem. I started using one with coconut oil in or Aloe Vera and have no problems now. I hope you get this sorted soon 2 LilaNicole20 and lizonaplane reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizonaplane 1,613 Posted June 13, 2022 I agree - hormones are likely out of whack, and you may well be dehydrated. But, if you have started/changed any medications that could also be the cause. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lisa LoVuolo 63 Posted June 13, 2022 I am in menopause Sent from my octopus using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuziDavis 546 Posted September 6, 2022 On 6/12/2022 at 4:28 AM, carpeediem said: Hello All! This might be a taboo topic, but this has always felt like a safe space to ask questions. I had VSG surgery three months ago, and I'm down 50 pounds which is very exciting. My question is, has anyone else experienced vaginal dryness after surgery?! It's dry as the Sahara desert down there, regardless of solo play or with my partner, which was the complete opposite pre-op! I don't know if I'm dehydrated, or maybe my hormones are just off right now. Any thoughts? Thank you 🙂 I have had the same issue, I notice that days I don't hit my Water intake is worse than days I do. 1 carpeediem reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
