ask: 55 year old female and sex is painful
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May 3, 2011 - 2:40pm
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married 28 years. the last couple years sex feel like needles poking me . using a lubricate helped for a while. now it does not help
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May 4, 2011 - 4:28pmI am sorry that you are experiencing pain with intercourse for a couple of years and with no relief from using a lubricant. Have you talked to your doctor about this problem? I suggest that you discuss this with your doctor. Treating the problem can do wonders for your sex life, your emotional intimacy and your self-image.
I can provide you with some information regarding dyspareunia or painful intercourse. Possible causes include
insufficient lubrication-caused by changes in estrogen levels during menopause, side effect of certain medications such as high blood pressure medications and antihistamines.
vaginusmus- involuntary spasms of the muscles of the vaginal wall can make attempts at penetration very painful.
vestibulitis- painful penetration which is characterized by unexplained stinging or burning around the opening of your vagina.
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thank you for responding. I am the husband. blood pressure is fine
May 4, 2011 - 6:04pmmy wife refuses to go to the doctor.
she would rather get a divorce, than go to the doctor. what can we do about vaginusmus ? we try use ky jelly and it does not work anymore. Thank you. we need help. i love my wife and do want to start over. we have been married for 28 years and i am sorry i am still horny
Thank you for sharing more insight into this situation that you and your wife are experiencing. By our brief internet communication, I cannot give you a diagnosis or advise treatment for the problem. However, here is the link to the website for the Mayo Clinic. I think you will find the information on Painful Intercourse very informative and I hope helpful. Give special attention to the sections on causes, test, treatment, coping and support.
May 4, 2011 - 6:38pmhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/painful-intercourse/DS01044
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