Dyspareunia resident survival guide

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Roghayeh Marandi

Overview

Dyspareunia is recurrent or persistent pain with sexual activity that causes marked distress or interpersonal conflict. It can affect men, but more common in women. It can due to psychological factors, physical factors, or combined factors. There are 2 types of dyspareunia in women: superficial which occurs in or around the vaginal entrance and is characterized by early discomfort in initial or attempted penetration of the vaginal introitus, and deep dyspareunia is pain that occurs with deep vaginal penetration. which resulting from pelvic thrusting during intercourse. Determining whether dyspareunia is an entry or deep can point to specific causes.

Causes

Life Threatening Causes

Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.

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Diagnosis

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Treatment

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Do's

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Don'ts

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