How Does Menopause Affect Sexual Function?

Sexual dysfunction is very common in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Studies have shown that postmenopausal women were more than twice as likely as premenopausal women to report symptoms of FSD.

The most commonly reported symptoms of FSD by menopausal women are vaginal dryness, pain during intercourse, and a drop in libido. These symptoms are linked to the hormonal changes that occur during menopause. At menopause, a woman's ovaries stop releasing eggs and there is a decrease in the production of the female hormones of estrogen and progesterone levels. A woman's ovaries and adrenal glands also produce less testosterone (or androgens).

Research shows that testosterone has a dramatic role in a woman's physiology because it activates her sex drive, or libido, and her sexual contentment. Vaginal dryness occurs as the vaginal wall starts to thin and the vaginal secretions or vaginal mucosa, designed to moisten, lubricate, and protect the sensitive tissues, decline. Women experiencing vaginal dryness tend to have discomfort during sexual intercourse, which can lead to a decreased sex drive.

Clinical studies have proven Lyriana's effectiveness on menopausal women providing them with both long and short term benefits. Studies have shown that using Lyriana can help improve sexual performance and decrease vaginal dryness.

Lyriana's worldwide patented active ingredient, Visnadin, acts on the small arteries and precapillary arterioles to trigger an immediate increase in the volume of blood, as well as the blood flow-rate in the capillary network. This is important because it is these microcirculatory vessels that directly supply nutrients to the peripheral tissues of the vaginal walls. Increased blood flow throughout the delicate tissues can provide relief to the vaginal walls and stimulate natural lubrication, creating a much more enjoyable sexual experience.