Dyspareunia, Female
Dyspareunia is pain associated with sexual activity. This can affect any part of the genitals, and there are many possible causes.
This condition ranges from mild to severe. Depending on the cause, dyspareunia may get better with treatment, or it may return (recur) over time.
CAUSES
The cause of this condition is not always known. Possible causes include:
• Cancer.
• Psychological factors, such as depression, anxiety, or previous traumatic experiences.
• Severe pain and tenderness of the skin around the vagina (vulva) when it is touched (vulvar vestibulitis syndrome).
• Infection of the pelvis or the vulva.
• Infection of the vagina, including yeast, bacterial, or viral infections.
• Painful, involuntary tightening …show more content…
• Medicines that help relieve pain.
• Medicines that treat depression (antidepressants).
• Psychological counseling.
• Sex therapy.
• Surgery.
HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Lifestyle
• Avoid tight clothing and irritating materials around your genital and abdominal area.
• Use water-based lubricants for dryness. Avoid oil-based lubricants.
• Do not use any products that irritate you. This may include certain condoms, spermicides, lubricants, soaps, tampons, vaginal sprays, or douches.
• Always practice safe sex. Talk with your health care provider about which form of birth control (contraception) is best for you.
• Maintain open communication with your sexual partner.
General Instructions
• Take over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your health care provider.
• If you had tests done, it is your responsibility to get your tests results. Ask your health care provider or the department performing the test when your results will be ready.
• Urinate before engaging in sexual activity.
• Consider joining a support group.
• Keep all follow-up visits as told by your health care provider.
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Dyspareunia is pain associated with sexual activity. This can affect any part of the genitals, and there are many possible causes.
This condition ranges from mild to severe. Depending on the cause, dyspareunia may get better with treatment, or it may return (recur) over time.
CAUSES
The cause of this condition is not always known. Possible causes include:
• Cancer.
• Psychological factors, such as depression, anxiety, or previous traumatic experiences.
• Severe pain and tenderness of the skin around the vagina (vulva) when it is touched (vulvar vestibulitis syndrome).
• Infection of the pelvis or the vulva.
• Infection of the vagina, including yeast, bacterial, or viral infections.
• Painful, involuntary tightening …show more content…
• Medicines that help relieve pain.
• Medicines that treat depression (antidepressants).
• Psychological counseling.
• Sex therapy.
• Surgery.
HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Lifestyle
• Avoid tight clothing and irritating materials around your genital and abdominal area.
• Use water-based lubricants for dryness. Avoid oil-based lubricants.
• Do not use any products that irritate you. This may include certain condoms, spermicides, lubricants, soaps, tampons, vaginal sprays, or douches.
• Always practice safe sex. Talk with your health care provider about which form of birth control (contraception) is best for you.
• Maintain open communication with your sexual partner.
General Instructions
• Take over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your health care provider.
• If you had tests done, it is your responsibility to get your tests results. Ask your health care provider or the department performing the test when your results will be ready.
• Urinate before engaging in sexual activity.
• Consider joining a support group.
• Keep all follow-up visits as told by your health care provider.
SEEK MEDICAL CARE