Sexual dysfunction
Dyspareunia (dis-pa-roon-ia) is the medical term for pain during intercourse.
Pain during intercourse can be caused by a wide variety of reasons.
Some Causes of Pain During Intercourse Include:
• Tipped or retroverted uterus - Some women with a tipped uterus
experience pain during intercourse. This happens when the penis hits
the uterus during sex, a condition is known as collision dyspareunia.
• Endometriosis – The tissue lining the uterus – the
endometrium - may grow outside the uterus causing deep pain during sex.
• Infection – Bacterial or yeast infections are among the
most common causes of pain during intercourse.
• Lack of estrogen – During menopause, the vaginal walls
thin and the amount of vaginal lubrication decreases.
• Vulvodynia – In this condition, the vulva is hypersensitive
and extremely tender on touch.
• Drug side effects – Common drugs including those for allergy,
high blood pressure or depression may affect the amount of vaginal lubrication,
as well as the level of sexual arousal and desire.
• Physical problems – Scar tissue from abdominal surgery
or from delivering a baby can distort the anatomy and cause significant
pain during intercourse. A cyst on an ovary can also cause pain.
• Pelvic floor muscle spasms are involuntary muscle spasms and
can result in painful and uncomfortable sex.
•
Emotional issues – Sometimes, past issues such as sexual abuse
or communication problems in a relationship can translate into dyspareunia.
If interested in learning more call Dr. Marcovici at 860-409-1930 for
an appointment!!!
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