A member asked:

It really hurts when my husband penetrates me. i'm not sure if it a menopausal symptom. i had chemo and my period never returned. it's been two years ?

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Dr. Sumana Gangi answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Menopause: It is not uncommon to experience discomfort during intercourse in menopause. It is because of atrophic vaginitis( thinning and dry vagina).chemotherapy can cause early menopause.menopause can be confirmed from a blood test checking estrogen levels.

Answered 9/6/2014

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