7. Painful Intercourse
When sexual intercourse results in pain, a condition known as dyspareunia might be present. The appearance of this condition is closely related to genitourinary syndrome and vaginal dryness.
While a large number of women report feeling occasional discomfort during sexual relations, menopausal women often experience chronic pain along the outer and inner genital organs as well as in the upper pelvic region and abdomen.
Dyspareunia occurs due to a thinning and weakening of the vaginal tissues caused by a drop in estrogen levels in the blood.