Our care team approaches healthcare by considering your needs and concerns, not just your symptoms.
When you have a sexual function concern, it’s important to look for providers who are Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Certified Menopause Clinicians, or have an interest or specialty in sexual health to address your issues and offer effective therapy.
We specialize in holistic care and female sexual wellness, offering non-invasive treatments, hormonal management, and vaginal dryness treatment in Champaign, IL.
The most common cause of painful sex is vaginal dryness due to decreasing estrogen. Women on breast cancer treatments, women on progesterone-only contraception, and women on diuretics for hypertension also suffer from painful sex.
Vaginitis, bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, and urinary tract infections all change the vaginal microbiome. Symptoms range from mild to severe and can cause dryness, irritation, pain during sex, and pain or burning during urination.
Vaginal inflammation and dryness can be caused by vaginal atrophy and is also associated with urinary urgency, pain, and inflammation. The most common cause is the onset of menopause.
Hormonal imbalances play a multi-systemic role in the body. Many women with hormonal imbalances due to menopause, PCOS, stress, increased inflammation, skin conditions, or other causes develop difficulties with vaginal dryness and painful sex.
When you need vaginal dryness treatment in Champaign, IL, be assured that Women’s Health Practice can address your issues. Our approach determines your needs for treatment based on health history, genetics, symptoms, and lifestyle.
A medical history, examination, evaluation of your vulvar, vaginal and perineal anatomy, and blood testing can determine whether you have a hormonal cause of painful sex or are suffering from other treatable causes.
Our providers at Women’s Health Practice have decades of experience participating in studies related to women’s sexual health. We have participated in trials for yeast, bacterial vaginosis, atrophy, and urinary tract infections. We listen to your concerns and consider you, not just your symptoms, giving you the best options available for treatment.
Prescriptions
Dr. Trupin was a lead contributor in studies leading to the FDA approval of new medications for female sexual health: Addyi, Osphena, and Vyleesi. We also provide PRP therapies for those with concerns related to sexual arousal.
Non-Invasive Therapies
We offer cutting-edge technology for the localized treatment of female sexual health. MonaLisa Touch and ThermiVa are painless non-invasive treatments that have a fantastic success rate against the symptoms of vaginal atrophy.
Hormone Optimization
Hormonal imbalances, specifically estrogen, are a common cause of pain during sex, vaginal dryness, and vaginal pain. Our practice has a variety of systemic and localized hormone therapies to treat these issues.
At Women’s Health Practice, we are board certified gynecologists and Certified Clinical Practitioners with the Menopause Society, and are especially qualified to evaluate hormonal issues.
We have participated in over 100 clinical research trials, many of which involved the development of new hormonal and non-hormonal therapies. We are committed to education and committed to helping you direct your personal research and education to make your health and wellness journey smooth.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vaginal Dryness & Painful Sex
Vaginal dryness causes itching, burning, and soreness around the vulva and vaginal area. You may feel pain or discomfort during sex and you may feel a need to urinate more often than usual.
Pain during sex can be frustrating and can be caused by a number of underlying conditions. Women’s Health Practice offers ways to restore your vaginal microbiome and vaginal health by collecting comprehensive sexual health history.
The cause of your vaginal dryness will direct our therapy recommendations. Hormonal management, including the use of BioTe compounded therapy, is often the solution. For some women, topical vaginal estrogen, DHEA cream, or testosterone is the solution. The prescription pill Osphena is indicated for painful sex. We also have a variety of non-invasive medical therapies, including ThermiVa and MonaLisa Touch.
We have hormone therapy, customized lubricants, PRP, CO2 laser therapy, and radio-frequency therapies available for vaginal dryness treatment in Champaign, IL at Women’s Health Practice.
Vaginal dryness happens when lowered estrogen levels cause the pH of your vagina to change, resulting in a change in your vaginal microbiome. This normally happens right before menstruation and during the onset of menopause. It can also be caused by underlying diseases, medications, or other external factors.
Yes, we are in-network with most PPOs and HMOs.
Start here for vaginal dryness treatment in Champaign, IL at Women’s Health Practice.
