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What Can Cause Pain During Intercourse? Posted: 02-05-07 06:27am
I
don't know whether this is the correct
place to post, but what the problem is, I
had pre cancerous cells summer last year,
I was quite ill afterwards, in regards to
the healing of it, since I have had
thrush, and again quite alot of pain, and
quite ill with it.
And since I had the treatment I have been
for regular check ups, as I have had none
stop problems in regards to periods, pain
down there, and also pain during
intercourse, not specifically oral, more
the actual intercourse, it hurts after say
3-5 minutes, and with the best intention
in the world this isnt enough time, please
can anyone help? Say what to try or what
they think it is.
My colposcopy nurse has advised it could
be tension, but this it isnt, as I am
wanting to go the whole way.
And I have tried many things to relax me
incase it was that, but it didnt subside,
so I don't think that is what it is?
Thanks for any replies.
Much appreciated.
Carys
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Llewellyn
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Joined: 21 Jan 2007 Posts: 1743 Location: NY
Posted: 02-05-07 14:47pm
Here is a site that I like:
"pain during intercourse
when a woman feels pain while having
sexual intercourse, it is called
dyspareunia. Painful sex is fairly
common. Nearly two out of three women
have it at some time during their lives.
The pain can range from very mild to
severe.
Why you may feel pain
painful sex can have both physical and
emotional causes. To understand why the
pain occurs, you should know what happens
to your body during sex.
A woman's body follows a regular pattern
when she has sex. There are four stages:
1. Desire — the feeling that you
want to have sex.
2. Arousal — physical changes take
place. Your vagina and vulva get moist
and the muscles of the opening of the
vagina relax. The clitoris swells and
enlarges. The uterus lifts up, and the
vagina gets deeper and wider.
3. Orgasm — the peak of the
response. The muscles of the vagina and
uterus contract and create a strong
feeling of pleasure. The clitoris can
feel orgasm, too.
4. Resolution — the vagina, clitoris
and uterus return to their normal state.
Types of pain and what you can do
during sex a woman may feel pain in the
vulva, at the opening of the vagina,
within the vagina, or deep inside. Vulvar
pain is pain felt on the surface (outside)
of the vagina. Vaginal pain is felt
within the vagina. Deep pain can occur in
the lower back, pelvic region, uterus and
bladder.
Vulvar pain
pain can occur when some part of the vulva
is touched. The vulva may be tender or
irritated from using soaps or
over-the-counter vaginal sprays or
douches. Other causes include scars,
cysts or infections.
Vaginal pain
vaginal dryness. The most common cause of
pain inside the vagina is lack of
moisture. This can occur with certain
medications, with certain medical
conditions, or because you are not
aroused. It can occur at certain times of
your life such as during or just after
pregnancy, while breastfeeding, or near or
after menopause.
Vaginitis. Another cause of vaginal pain
is vaginitis — an inflammation of the
vagina. The most common symptoms of
vaginitis are discharge, itching and
burning of the vagina and vulva.
Vaginitis has many possible causes, such
as yeast or bacterial infection.
Vaginismus. Vaginismus is a spasm of the
muscles at the opening of the vagina. It
causes pain when your partner tries to
enter the vagina. In some cases,
vaginismus is present the first time a
woman has — or tries to have — sex.
The pain also may occur during a pelvic
exam.
Vaginismus also can be a response to a
fear of some kind, such as being afraid of
getting pregnant.
Deep pain
pain that starts deep inside may be a
warning sign of an internal problem. Pain
that happens when the penis touches the
cervix can have many causes:
* pelvic inflammatory disease (pid)
* problems with the uterus
* endometriosis
* a pelvic mass
* bowel or bladder disease
* scar tissue (adhesions)
* ovarian cysts
how emotions play a role
pain during sex sometimes can be linked to
a state of mind. Emotional factors, like
memories or fears, can keep you from
relaxing. Some women may feel guilty
having sex. Or, some women may be afraid
of getting pregnant or getting a sexually
transmitted disease (std). Sometimes, a
past bad sexual experience, such as rape
or sexual abuse, may be the cause. All
these factors may make it hard to relax
during sex. This prevents arousal and
lubrication.
Finally …
pain during sex is a sign there may be a
problem. Talk to your doctor about the
pain so that the cause can be found and
treated as soon as possible. Proper
treatment can help you enjoy your sex
life.
This excerpt from acog's patient education
pamphlet is provided for your information.
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be relied upon as a substitute for
visiting your doctor. If you need medical
care, have any questions, or wish to
receive the full text of this patient
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obstetrician-gynecologist.
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I
don't know whether this is the correct
place to post, but what the problem is, I
had pre cancerous cells summer last year,
I was quite ill afterwards, in regards to
the healing of it, since I have had
thrush, and again quite alot of pain, and
quite ill with it.
