About a month ago, I went for my yearly physical. Since I am a woman over the age of 50, I need to take these physical more seriously. As can be expected, a couple of years ago, I experienced hot flashes, which eventually stopped. I am able to maintain a good posture, I guess taking calcium and drinking milk has help. But recently, I have been experiencing discomfort of dryness in my vagina. As I sat in the waiting room, I felt uncomfortable explaining this to my doctor.
I follow Nancy to the examining room, when she called my name. We’ve known each since Doctor Voljacic became my primary doctor 10 years ago. Even though Dr. Voljacic is a woman, I do not feel comfortable speaking to her about personal sexual issues. In the past, I explain my problems to Nancy, and she will notify Dr. Voljacic of my issues. I will use this approach as normal. Nancy is about my age with blonde hair and a slender body. She is about 5 feet 3 inches tall, she reminds me of a typical nurse. I guess I never noticed her until today. I guess since my lesbian escapade on my 50th birthday, I look at every woman in a different way. She measured my weight and height, and checked my temperature, blood pressure, and pulse. She asked the reason for my visit, and I told her it was my yearly physical. She asked me if there are any problems Dr. V should know about. I told her everything is fine except for my discomfort in my vagina. I’ve read articles about the vaginal walls get dry as we aged, and this may be the problem. She told me to wait for the Doctor.
