Painful Sexual Intercourse Treatment

If pain and contraction are too much in sexual intercourse, vaginal dryness occurs and it increases the pain, which is a vicious cycle. As a result, the frequency of intercourse decreased and sexual anorexia problem may arise in men and women.

Sexual intercourse pain manifests itself with unpleasant complaints such as pain, ache, burning and stinging during sexual intercourse. It is also known as ‘painful sexual penetration’ or ‘dyspareunia’.

What should be done in case of pain during sexual intercourse?

Patients who have pain complaints during sexual intercourse should first undergo an examination with the gynecologist. Problem is usually caused by physical reasons. Diagnosis becomes clear and appropriate treatment methods can be started after gynecological examination.

Vaginal Dryness and Lack of Sexual Desire

If pain and contraction are too much during sexual intercourse, vaginal dryness occurs and it increases the pain, which is a vicious cycle. As a result, the frequency of intercourse decreased and lack of sexual desire problem may arise in men and women.

In Turkey, the number of physicians professionally working on sexual dysfunctions is very low. It is compulsory that the physician should be trained and experienced in order to reach a solution with correct treatment methods.

Treatment of pain in sexual intercourse

Treatment of pain in sexual intercourse is now possible.

Treatments of pain in sexual intercourse (dyspareunia) should be directed trough the cause of the problem. In painful sexual intercourse treatment:

• Sexual therapies are applied to vaginismus-related sexual disorders.
• Medical treatment is applied for pain and burning due to vaginal discharge and vaginal infection.
• Cream, suppositories, gels and spray drugs applied inside the vagina for vaginal dryness provides some benefits.
• Local estogen drugs given during the menopause period are very safe as long as applied under physician’s supervision. The regenerative effect of estrogen on the vagina and the vulva ensure that the person is very comfortable during sexual intercourse.

Vulvar vestibulitis syndrome (VVS) is characterized by extreme burning and sharp pain in the lower part of the hymen. Due to this reason, complaints such as vaginal dryness, vaginismus, dyspareunia and anorgasmia (orgasm incontinence) can occur. Exact diagnosis can be made clearly by an experienced gynecologist. Surgical procedures can be applied to the treatment of pain in sexual intercourse associated with Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome (VVS). Under sedation anesthesia, with an operation that lasts about 25-30 minutes, skin tissue are removed in the hymen and its adjacency and treatment is achieved.

Treatment of painful sexual intercourse is possible!

Painful sexual intercourse is not a problem that should be endured by women; when diagnosed by an experienced physician, it can definitely be treated whatever the reason is! At first, correct diagnosis is the most important factor before treatment.