Desired vaginal penetration shouldn’t hurt, yet some women experience discomfort or even pain during sexual intercourse. A woman’s pelvic floor plays a major role in sexual functioning. If a woman experiences vulvar pain, she understandably may develop hesitation regarding sexual activity. Symptoms for some patients can even make them incapable of sexual activity.
Sexual Pain and Pelvic Disorders
- Dyspareunia: Pain during sexual intercourse at penetration or deep pain during shearing.
- Vaginismus: Involuntary tightening of vagina. Often during intercourse, gynecological exam or when inserting tampon. Often caused by muscle spasms.
- Vulvodynia: Chronic pain/discomfort around opening of vagina (vulva).
- Endometriosis: Disorder where tissue that normally lines uterus grows outside uterus & may require surgical intervention.
- Genito-Urinary Symptoms of Menopause: Changes occurring with/after menopause (natural or induced) affecting vagina, vulva, urethra & bladder.
Symptoms
- Pain with penetration, including inserting tampon or during gynecological exam.
- Burning pain or aching pain at perineum (area between anus and vulva).
- Throbbing pain, lasting hours after intercourse.
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