Mednet Logo
HomePrimary CareQuestion

What additional therapies can be helpful for vaginal dryness causing dyspareunia in premenopausal woman already using lubrication?

1
2 Answers
Mednet Member
Mednet Member
Primary Care · University of Washington

Lubricants are a good first-line option and are used as needed with sexual activity. The two main types recommended are water-based or silicone-based lubricants. Water-based lubricants are generally safe to use with condoms and sex toys and are easy to clean. They may also dry out more quickly and r...

Register or Sign In to see full answer

Mednet Member
Mednet Member
General Internal Medicine · Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Not a lot of evidence for this particular situation.
Can always try a daily moisturizer (Peplens) + lubricant.
Anecdotally, many of my patients find coconut oil a good lubricant, superior to K-Y jelly.

Register or Sign In to see full answer