Women's Sexual Health
Menopausal Sexual Health
Menopause changes your body, but it does not have to end your sexual life. Effective treatments can restore comfort, desire, and pleasure.
How Menopause Affects Sexual Health
During menopause and perimenopause, declining oestrogen and testosterone levels trigger changes throughout the body that can profoundly affect sexual function. These are not "just ageing" -- they are hormonal changes with specific, treatable solutions.
Vaginal Dryness
Declining oestrogen thins the vaginal lining and reduces lubrication, making intercourse uncomfortable or painful.
Decreased Desire
Lower testosterone and oestrogen reduce spontaneous sexual thoughts and the motivation for intimacy.
Painful Intercourse
Vaginal atrophy (GSM) causes the tissue to become thinner, less elastic, and more fragile.
Arousal Difficulty
Reduced blood flow to the genitals can make achieving arousal slower and less intense.
Orgasmic Changes
Orgasms may become less intense, take longer to achieve, or feel different from before.
Mood & Confidence
Hot flashes, sleep disruption, and body changes can affect self-image and sexual confidence.
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
Formerly called "vaginal atrophy," GSM is the medical term for the collection of genital, urinary, and sexual symptoms caused by oestrogen decline. Unlike hot flashes, which often improve over time, GSM is progressive and worsens without treatment.
of postmenopausal women experience GSM symptoms
report that symptoms negatively affect their sex life
improvement rate with proper treatment
Our Treatment Approach
Vaginal Oestrogen Therapy
Low-dose local oestrogen (creams, tablets, or rings) restores vaginal tissue health with minimal systemic absorption. Highly effective and safe for most women.
Non-Hormonal Moisturisers & Lubricants
Medical-grade vaginal moisturisers for daily use and specialised lubricants for intercourse, tailored to your needs.
Testosterone Consideration
When desire is significantly affected, carefully monitored testosterone therapy may be considered following international guidelines.
Psychosexual Support
Addressing the emotional dimensions -- changes in body image, relationship dynamics, and grief over lost youth or fertility.
Lifestyle Optimisation
Exercise, nutrition, sleep quality, and stress management strategies that support hormonal balance and sexual wellbeing.
Why Women Choose Us
Specialist Menopause Care
Dr Chakravarthy combines sexual medicine expertise with deep understanding of menopausal hormonal changes.
Sensitive, Non-Judgmental
We understand this is a vulnerable topic. Our approach is warm, respectful, and empowering.
Complete Confidentiality
Private consultations online or in-person. Your information is protected.
Proven Results
Most women see significant improvement in comfort and desire within weeks of starting treatment.
Menopause is a New Chapter, Not the End
With the right support, many women discover deeper, more fulfilling intimacy in their later years.