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Are you having back pain with any of the following?
- Severe pain, weakness or tingling in your leg(s).
- Difficulty stopping urination or loss of control of bladder or bowels.
- Unexplained fever, nausea or vomiting.
- A history of cancer or unexplained weight loss.
We understand that you are experiencing one or more of the health issues that might be impacting your back pain.
We recommend that you discuss these health issues with your doctor before proceeding with this program.
Once you are cleared by your doctor to do this program, we hope it helps you find relief from your back pain.
Menopause and Midlife Health
The end of your menstrual cycle is a natural time of transition, and may bring on side effects like hot flashes, insomnia, or mood changes. In addition to finding solutions to these side effects, midlife is an important time to focus on total health, an active lifestyle, and regular health screenings.
Menopause and Changes in Sexual Interest
Every woman is unique, and so are her relationships, her stressors, and the ways she will experience the years before and after menopause. Continuing to enjoy a healthy sex life amid the many changes during menopause may be challenging, but menopause does not mean the end to your sex life. There are many reasons for a change in sexual interest:
- Vaginal dryness, leading to uncomfortable or painful intercourse
- Emotional changes, stress, or depression
- Hot flashes, irritability, or sleeplessness
- A partner's changing sexual function
- A serious illness or injury
- Lack of time with your partner
- Fatigue
- Boredom with your sex life
- Side effects of medications for you or your partner
- Lack of a partner
Suggestions
Both men and women may find themselves taking longer to become sexually aroused as they age. If you lose interest in sex at the time of menopause, talk to us. We will consider all possible causes. We will also suggest that you talk to your sexual partner too. Let him or her know that you both may need to spend extra time kissing and touching before you become fully aroused. If your intimacies have become routine, try new ways or a different place – be creative. You may want to try massage, erotic books and movies, sensual baths, manual stimulation, and oral sex.
If you have an emergency medical condition, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. An emergency medical condition is any of the following: (1) a medical condition that manifests itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity (including severe pain) such that you could reasonably expect the absence of immediate medical attention to result in serious jeopardy to your health or body functions or organs; (2) active labor when there isn't enough time for safe transfer to a Plan hospital (or designated hospital) before delivery, or if transfer poses a threat to your (or your unborn child's) health and safety, or (3) a mental disorder that manifests itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity such that either you are an immediate danger to yourself or others, or you are not immediately able to provide for, or use, food, shelter, or clothing, due to the mental disorder.
This information is not intended to diagnose health problems or to take the place of specific medical advice or care you receive from your physician or other health care professional. If you have persistent health problems, or if you have additional questions, please consult with your doctor. If you have questions or need more information about your medication, please speak to your pharmacist. Kaiser Permanente does not endorse the medications or products mentioned. Any trade names listed are for easy identification only.