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PAINFUL INTERCOURSE IN WOMEN

Pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse may be due anxiety or lack of arousal, particularly if there is stress within the relationship. Pain may also be caused by an infection or a disorder affecting the organs in the pelvis. Consult your doctor if intercourse is regularly painful because this may have a harmful effect on your relationship.

Recommended Product:
Charak product for Vaginal Discharge>>Femiforte;
Charak product for better Sexual Arousal>>Pallrywyn;
Charak product for Menopausal Symptoms>>Evanova

Recommended Therapy:
Basti

Have you had a baby within the past 6 weeks?

Yes

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Soreness around the vagina or in the abdomen is normal following the birth of a baby.

SELF HELP

Avoid sexual intercourse while you are still sore. Make an appointment to see your doctor if intercourse is still painful 6 weeks or more after the birth.

Have you noticed an abnormal vaginal discharge?

No abnormal discharge

Is penetration difficult & painful because your vagina feels tight & dry?

Yes

Does either of the following apply?

You are over 45

Your menstrual periods are irregular or have stopped

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Low hormone levels can lead to dryness of the vagina & frequent discomfort during intercourse.

SELF HELP

Try using lubricating jelly to moisten your vagina.
Make an appointment to see your doctor if the problem persists.

Neither

Do you have any general or specific anxieties?

You are under stress at home &/or at work

POSSIBLE CAUSES

STESS & DEPRESSION can both reduce sexual desire, which in turn may lead to painful intercourse.

MEDICAL HELP

Make an appointment to see your doctor. Meanwhile, try to reduce your stress level.

You have been feeling depressed recently

You are worried that you might become pregnant

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Fear of pregnancy can make sexual arousal difficult & cause pain during intercourse.

MEDICAL HELP

Make an appointment to see your doctor.

You or your partner has anxieties about sexual performances

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Tension that may arise out of such anxieties is likely to reduce vaginal lubrication & cause painful intercourse.

MEDICAL HELP

Make an appointment to see your doctor if the problem persists.

None of the above

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Dryness of the vagina in a woman who has not reached menopause is usually caused by lack of sexual arousal.

SELF HELP

Try using lubricating jelly to moisten your vagina. Make an appointment to see your doctor if the problem persists.

Does pain during intercourse occur only occasionally or only when in particular positions?

Occasional pain
Associated with particular positions

Have your menstrual periods become more painful recently?

No change

POSSIBLE CAUSES

Pressure on an ovary during intercourse may be the cause of such pain. However, an OVARIAN CYST is also a possible cause.

MEDICAL HELP

Make an appointment to see your doctor.

More painful

POSSIBLE CAUSE

ENDOMETRIOSIS is a possible cause.

MEDICAL HELP

Make an appointment to see your doctor.

Always painful

Have you just started your first or a new sexual relationship?

First sexual relationship

New sexual relationship

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Bruising &/or soreness of the vagina often follows the start of a new sexual relationship.

SELF HELP

Abstaining from intercourse for a few days should allow any soreness or bruising to heal.

Neither

If you cannot identify a possible cause for your pain during intercourse from this chart, make an appointment to see your doctor.

Abnormal discharge

Refer chart on 'ABNORMAL VAGINAL DISCHARGE'


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