Dyspareunia
Dyspareunia Information
Dyspareunia is termed as pain during or after sexual intercourse.
Dyspareunia is genital pain that accompanies sexual intercourse. Both males and females can experience this disorder, but the disorder is more common in women.
Women with Dyspareunia may have pain in the vagina, clitoris or labia.
Sometimes the pain occurs when the penis is in the vagina.
This can lead to further problems because you may be tense or you may be unable to become aroused.
Causes of Dyspareunia
Dyspareunia (dis-pa-roon-ia) is the medical term for pain during intercourse.
Dyspareunia disturbance is not caused exclusively by Vaginismus or lack of lubrication, is not better accounted for by another Axis I disorder (except another Sexual Dysfunction)
There are numerous causes of dyspareunia, many of which are treatable. Common causes include the following:
- vaginal dryness,
- An allergic reaction to clothing, spermicides or douches
- Endometriosis, an often painful condition in which tissue from the uterine lining migrates and grows abnormally inside the pelvis
- atrophic vaginitis ( a common condition causing thinning of the vaginal lining in postmenopausal women).
Symptoms of Dyspareunia
Recurrent or persistent genital pain associated with sexual intercourse.
Women with dyspareunia may feel superficial pain at the entrance of the vagina, or deeper pain during penetration or thrusting of the penis.
Dyspareunia Treatment and Medication
For dyspareunia that has no apparent physical cause or has lasted for months or years, you may need psychological counseling to address stress or anxiety regarding sexual intercourse.
Resolving underlying sexual and relationship issues can be helpful in many cases.
Only consultation with a physician or another health care professional will help you find out why you hurt and help you find a solution.
If vaginal dryness is the problem, you can ease penetration and sexual intercourse with increased clitoral stimulation before intercourse or lubrication with an over-the-counter lubricant such as K-Y jelly, Replens or Astroglide.
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