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Painful intercourse, medically known as dyspareunia, is a common issue that can significantly affect a person’s quality of life and intimate relationships.
However, do not let painful intercourse continue to affect your quality of life or relationships.
Contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation via phone or online. Our team is here to help you find relief and regain your comfort and confidence.
Dyspareunia refers to persistent or recurrent genital pain that occurs just before, during, or after sexual intercourse.
This condition can affect both men and women, and its causes can vary from physical factors, hormonal imbalances to psychological factors.
Identifying the underlying cause is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment, as it can differ significantly among individuals.
Painful intercourse can result from various physical and psychological factors.
Physically, causes include inadequate lubrication due to insufficient arousal or hormonal changes such as menopause, infections such as yeast infections or STIs, pelvic floor disorders (e.g., PID, endometriosis), vaginal atrophy in menopausal women, and structural issues like vaginal septum or scars from surgery.
Psychologically, stress, anxiety, a history of trauma (e.g., sexual abuse), and relationship issues (e.g., lack of intimacy, communication problems) can also contribute.
Common symptoms of painful intercourse can vary but often include:
Call us and make an appointment with a specialist if you experience dyspareunia, as it can often can be resolved with medical help, and because:
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During your consultation, your healthcare provider may conduct a physical examination and recommend diagnostic tests to pinpoint the cause of your discomfort. Depending on your symptoms and medical history, these tests may include screening for STIs, testing hormone levels, and taking swabs to check for infections like yeast or bacterial vaginosis. In some cases, imaging studies such as ultrasound may also be ordered to visualise pelvic organs and rule out structural abnormalities or conditions such as pelvic inflammatory disease.
Your healthcare provider will discuss the results of the screening or tests with you and explain any diagnoses, such as infections, hormonal imbalances, pelvic floor dysfunction, or other underlying conditions that may be contributing to your dyspareunia. Based on the diagnosis, your healthcare provider will collaborate with you to develop a treatment plan.
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