Dyspareunia (Pain With Sex)

What is dyspareunia?

The medical term for painful intercourse is dyspareunia (dis-puh-ROO-nee-uh), defined as persistent or recurrent genital pain that occurs just before, during or after intercourse. Painful intercourse can occur for reasons that range from structural problems to psychological concerns.

Treatments focus on the cause, and can help eliminate or lessen this common problem.

Dyspareunia may be caused by:

• Muscles spasm
• Tight connective tissue or connective tissue disorders
• Nerve pain
• Scar tissue
• Pelvic or hip joint restriction
• Chronic constipation

Symptoms:

If you have painful intercourse, you might feel: • Pain only at sexual entry (penetration)
• Pain with every penetration, including putting in a tampon
• Deep pain during thrusting
• Burning pain or aching pain
• Throbbing pain, lasting hours after intercourse

What's The Next Step?

At Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, our certified physical therapists will provide you with a thorough evaluation to determine what the best treatment plan will be for you. We understand how inhibiting pain and stiffness can be, and we want to help get you back to comfortably living your life. We'll help lift all of your physical stresses away!

Please email receptionmadison@pelvichealthnj.com to book an appointment, or call our office at 908-443-9880.