Dyspareunia is the medical term for painful intercourse. New pain after previously pain-free intercourse is one symptom.
Insufficient lubrication is a common cause. Other causes are injury or irritation, reaction to birth control products, like latex condoms or two conditions, vaginismus and vestibulitis.
Deep pain usually occurs with deep penetration. Uterine fibroids, cystitis and ovarian cysts can cause pain.
Your pelvic floor muscles are very sensitive to stress. Stress can lead to painful intercourse.
I understand the limitations of getting proper medical treatment when you do not have health insurance. (A sad commentary of life in America).
Ideally, a thorough medical history, pelvic examination, pelvic ultrasound or laparoscopy are done to make a diagnosis.
Treatment option begin with changing positions (trying being on top of your husband), try longer foreplay to help stimulate your natural lubrication and delay penetration until you feel fully aroused.
Medical intervention include testing to find the underlying condition (is the cause an infection), desensitization therapy ( Kegel or pelvic floor exercises to decrease pain with intercourse) and sex therapy.
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Dyspareunia is the medical term for painful intercourse. New pain after previously pain-free intercourse is one symptom.
Insufficient lubrication is a common cause. Other causes are injury or irritation, reaction to birth control products, like latex condoms or two conditions, vaginismus and vestibulitis.
Deep pain usually occurs with deep penetration. Uterine fibroids, cystitis and ovarian cysts can cause pain.
Your pelvic floor muscles are very sensitive to stress. Stress can lead to painful intercourse.
I understand the limitations of getting proper medical treatment when you do not have health insurance. (A sad commentary of life in America).
Ideally, a thorough medical history, pelvic examination, pelvic ultrasound or laparoscopy are done to make a diagnosis.
Treatment option begin with changing positions (trying being on top of your husband), try longer foreplay to help stimulate your natural lubrication and delay penetration until you feel fully aroused.
Medical intervention include testing to find the underlying condition (is the cause an infection), desensitization therapy ( Kegel or pelvic floor exercises to decrease pain with intercourse) and sex therapy.
I hope this helps,
Maryann
December 15, 2011 - 6:57pmThis Comment
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