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Gynecologic Condition

Dyspareunia (Painful Intercourse)

MODERATE

Persistent or recurrent genital pain that occurs just before, during, or after intercourse. Affects up to 20% of women. Can have physical or psychological causes. Significantly impacts sexual health and relationships.

Global Affected

300.0M

Countries

111

Symptoms

Pain at entry
Deep pain during thrusting
Burning sensation
Throbbing pain
Pain after intercourse
Muscle spasms

Treatment Options

Water-based lubricants
Vaginal estrogen
Antibiotics (if infection)
Pelvic floor physical therapy
Sex therapy/counseling
Botulinum toxin injections
Surgery (rare)

Risk Factors

1Menopause
2Childbirth
3Surgery
4Medical conditions
5Medications
6Psychological factors
7History of sexual trauma

Diagnostic Methods

  • 1Medical history
  • 2Pelvic examination
  • 3Ultrasound
  • 4Culture for infection
  • 5Assessment of pelvic floor muscles

Prognosis

Good with appropriate treatment. 70-80% improve with targeted therapy. Multifactorial cases may need combined approach. Sexual counseling helpful.

Prevention

  • Adequate arousal and lubrication
  • Communication with partner
  • Regular pelvic exams
  • Treat underlying conditions

Research Status

Treatment depends on cause: lubricants for dryness, estrogen for atrophy, antibiotics for infection, pelvic floor PT for muscle issues. Counseling for psychological factors. Botulinum toxin for refractory cases.

Affected Countries

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaAustraliaGermanyFranceItalySpainJapanChinaIndiaBrazilRussiaSwedenNetherlandsBelgiumSwitzerlandAustriaDenmarkNorwayFinlandPolandCzech RepublicHungaryRomaniaBulgariaCroatiaSloveniaSlovakiaLTLVEEIrelandPortugalGreeceCYMTLUIcelandNew ZealandSouth KoreaSingaporeTaiwanHong KongMalaysiaThailandVietnamIndonesiaPhilippinesSouth AfricaNigeriaEgyptTurkeyIranSaudi ArabiaUAEQatarKuwaitOmanJordanLebanonSyriaYemenIraqAfghanistanPakistanBangladeshLKNPMMKHLAMNKazakhstanUzbekistanTMKGTJAzerbaijanAMGEUkraineBelarusMDALBAMEMKSerbiaXKMexicoArgentinaChileColombiaPeruVenezuelaEcuadorUYPYBOCRPAGuatemalaHNSVNIBZJMHaitiDominican RepublicCuba

Sources

  • https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/painful-intercourse
  • https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/pain-during-sex
  • https://www.acog.org/womens-health
  • https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult healthcare professionals for medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment.