His and Her Health

I have been(naturally) post menopausal for 10 years due to premature ovarian failure. I am 49. I have been on hormone replacement for 11 years. The past few months or so my "regular" orgasms have very weak vaginal contractions or are frequently missing them altogether. This has definitely affected their quality. I have been doing kegels, and according to the monitoring device I have, this is not the issue. I'm guessing this is due to menopause, but why now?Is ther eanything I can do? Does anyone else have this problem? I am multiorgasmic,but the more orgasms I have, the weaker they get.Any suggestions? I am very sexually active, more so than I have ever been in my life.

Many of us have this problem while going through menopause either naturally or due to medical treatment - chemotherapy in my case. Since you're on HRT I would suggest talking to your doctor first. It sounds to me like your hormone levels have dropped and your meds may need adjustment.

I can't take HRT and had to find ways around this problem. I would recommend you try taking high dose fish oil (you can find out about this on Zane's diet thread) and a natural suppliment called Arginmax. You can buy it online or at GNC stores. I started taking these suppliments because I was having trouble reaching orgasm and they have helped.

Also, and this is tough, if you back off on the frequency the intensity gets better. I've found that having sex a couple of times a week produces much better orgasms than having sex more often. It's worth the wait.

Menopause may have an affect on orgasms. Some women report fewer uterine contractions and the feeling of the orgasm isn['t as intense as it used to be. If your symptoms are persistent, I would discuss your problems with your doctor. One classification of a sexual disorder is "orgasmic disorder" that your doctor may look into. Many medical factors may contribute to primary orgasmic disorder - medications, surgery, hormone deficiencies, or trauma. I sincerely would suggest you openly discuss this with your concerns with your doctor and that he/she should provide you with practical information to enhance your arousal and sexual pleasure. I hope this helps.