Dyspareunia medical therapy

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vishnu Vardhan Serla M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

The mainstay of treatment for dyspareunia is the treatment of the underlying cause. Non-Medical treatment also should be considered. Psychological intervention, often in the form of CBT can be helpful.

Medical Therapy

The medical treatment of dyspareunia depends upon the cause.[1]

In men
The medical treatment of dyspareunia in men depends upon the cause.

Non-Medical treatment:

Education about vulvar self-care, including avoidance of douch-es, possible irritants, and allergens, is an important first step for practitioners. Knowledge of genital anatomy and the female sexual response cycle may also be beneficial to facilitate a greater understanding of what to expect from sexual encounters and to reduce anxiety. Psychological intervention, often in the form of CBT, aims to explore a patient’s thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationship dynamics associated with the experience of sexual pain.

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