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Sexual pain
HI, I am 22 years old and I have been with my boyfriend for 7 months and have had extreme pain during intercourse for 6 months, I have seen doctor after doctor with no results. Sometimes the pain is on the outside and sometimes further in. Im scared this will never get better, I dont want to have painful sex forever, please help!!!!!!
To lulu and Dr. Brown,
I'm not a doctor or anything, but I experience pain during sex quite frequently, every time actually. I am diagnosed with Endometriosis. Is it possible that lulu may have the same condition? Just a thought.
I'm not a doctor or anything, but I experience pain during sex quite frequently, every time actually. I am diagnosed with Endometriosis. Is it possible that lulu may have the same condition? Just a thought.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi!
Your problem is a difficult one. The condition is called vaginismus. It is sometimes seen in women with a history of abuse, especially sexual abuse.
In many cases a cause can be found, such as fibroids, vaginal infection, poor vaginal lubrication, etc. In other cases no cause can be discovered. In that type of case, a sex therapist may be very helpful.
I have had some success treating women with vaginal dilators. She and her partner can work with different increasing sizes until they are able to have comfortable vaginal intercourse. It often takes a long time and lots of patience.
I hope this helps somewhat.
Good luck!
Dr B
Your problem is a difficult one. The condition is called vaginismus. It is sometimes seen in women with a history of abuse, especially sexual abuse.
In many cases a cause can be found, such as fibroids, vaginal infection, poor vaginal lubrication, etc. In other cases no cause can be discovered. In that type of case, a sex therapist may be very helpful.
I have had some success treating women with vaginal dilators. She and her partner can work with different increasing sizes until they are able to have comfortable vaginal intercourse. It often takes a long time and lots of patience.
I hope this helps somewhat.
Good luck!
Dr B
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