I’m sorry to hear you’re having this issue and appreciate you taking the time to write us.
It’s estimated that between 50 and 66 percent of women experience some pain during sexual intercourse and it can range from mild to severe. Your OB/GYN was correct is saying that vaginal dryness or inadequate lubrication is an issue, but there are other factors that could be contributing to the pain as well. They include:
* "Intercourse too soon after surgery or child birth
* Menopause (vaginal lining loses its normal moisture and becomes dry)
* Vaginal infection
* Reaction to the latex of a diaphragm or condom
* Prostatitis -- inflammation of the prostate
* Genital irritation from soaps, detergents, douches, or feminine hygiene products
* Herpes sores, genital warts, or other sexually transmitted diseases
* Urinary tract infections
* Endometriosis
* Vaginismus -- involuntary contraction of the vaginal muscles; this may be a result of ongoing painful intercourse as well as a cause
* Ill fitting diaphragm
* Sexual abuse or rape
* Hemorrhoids
* Certain medications"
Could any of these issues be a possible cause of the pain for you?
The American College of Obstectrics and Gynecology has some great information about pain and its possible causes that you can find at this link.
In addition, EmpowHer.com features helpful interviews with some of the leading sexual health experts in the country. You may want to view the videos below.
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I’m sorry to hear you’re having this issue and appreciate you taking the time to write us.
It’s estimated that between 50 and 66 percent of women experience some pain during sexual intercourse and it can range from mild to severe. Your OB/GYN was correct is saying that vaginal dryness or inadequate lubrication is an issue, but there are other factors that could be contributing to the pain as well. They include:
* "Intercourse too soon after surgery or child birth
* Menopause (vaginal lining loses its normal moisture and becomes dry)
* Vaginal infection
* Reaction to the latex of a diaphragm or condom
* Prostatitis -- inflammation of the prostate
* Genital irritation from soaps, detergents, douches, or feminine hygiene products
* Herpes sores, genital warts, or other sexually transmitted diseases
* Urinary tract infections
* Endometriosis
* Vaginismus -- involuntary contraction of the vaginal muscles; this may be a result of ongoing painful intercourse as well as a cause
* Ill fitting diaphragm
* Sexual abuse or rape
* Hemorrhoids
* Certain medications"
Could any of these issues be a possible cause of the pain for you?
For more information, you may want to check out this article from the National Institutes of Health.
The American College of Obstectrics and Gynecology has some great information about pain and its possible causes that you can find at this link.
In addition, EmpowHer.com features helpful interviews with some of the leading sexual health experts in the country. You may want to view the videos below.
Is Painful Sex Normal?
What Causes a Decreasing Libido?
How Can I Improve My Libido And Sex Drive?
How long have you experienced the pain?
February 2, 2009 - 3:25pmThis Comment
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