Painful Intercourse Treatment in Dubai
Painful intercourse treatment - An Overview
Dyspareunia is the medical term for persistent pain in the genital area or the pelvis during sexual intercourse. The pain can be intense and severe and happens before, after, or during intercourse. You can experience pain externally or internally in your pelvis, and vagina. Both men and women are affected by dyspareunia, but it is more prevalent in women.
The underlying medical conditions cause painful sex. Dyspareunia treatment can significantly improve a woman’s sexual health. Dr Ibrahim Abd Elrahman is one of the leading gynaecologists and laparoscopic surgeons in Dubai, providing comprehensive and confidential care for women experiencing sexual health problems.
Types of dyspareunia
The location of the pain determines the types of dyspareunia,
- Entry pain – pain felt at the vagina entrance during initial penetration.
- Positional pain – pain due to pelvic floor muscles, infection, or vaginal dryness
- Deep pain – pain due to deep penetration and worsens in different sexual positions.
The causes of painful intercourse
Vaginal atrophy – when the vagina lining gets thinner and drier, it results in vaginal atrophy. It is prevalent during menopause and perimenopause when the estrogen level drops.
Vaginismus – it occurs when the vagina muscles involuntarily contract upon penetration.
Hormonal changes – hormone changes that occur during perimenopause make sex painful.
Vulvodynia – a condition that causes severe pain in the vulvar area.
Vaginal stenosis – Caused by scar tissue caused due to surgery, childbirth or radiation in the pelvic area.
Endometriosis – tissue similar to the uterus lining is attached in the wrong place, like fallopian tubes or ovaries. It triggers pain during or after sex.
Vulvovaginitis – it occurs due to irritation in the vulva or vagina as a result of bacterial or fungal infection.
Pelvic inflammatory disease: PID is a result of untreated sexually transmitted infections. It affects your reproductive system and causes pain during sex.
When should you consult a doctor for painful intercourse treatment
If you have persistent pain during sex, you may have the following symptoms,
- Pain during penetration
- Pain with every penetration
- Aching or burning sensation
- Pain lasting for hours after sex
- Deep pain during thrusting
- Bladder pain
- Muscle tightness
- Pelvic cramping
Who is at the risk of dyspareunia treatment?
dyspareunia affects people of all ages and backgrounds. The pain may be due to medical conditions or psychological or physical factors. Painful intercourse is more common for women who have reached menopause or those who have endometriosis.
How to diagnose dyspareunia?
Our doctor thoroughly evaluates the underlying causes after an initial physical examination. To identify the source of pain, the doctor may recommend the following tests,
- Pelvic exam
- Screening for infection
- Transvaginal ultrasound and / or possible MRI scan
- Rarely Diagnostic laparoscopy (keyhole inspection of the pelvis)
Painful intercourse treatment
Dyspareunia treatment depends on the cause and location of the pain.
Simple treatment
Increase foreplay
Use a water-based or silicon-based lubricant that helps with vaginal dryness.
Medication
- Applying topical estrogen vaginal cream provides quick relief.
- OTC lubricants and moisturizers reduce pain during sex
- Osphena or ospemifene is an oral drug that makes the vagina thick, resulting in less pain.
- Doctors prescribe low-dose antibiotics to restrict the symptoms of urethral syndrome and urethritis.
- Antidepressants can treat chronic pain during intercourse.
Surgery
- Vaginal adhesions are treated with traditional or laparoscopic surgery.
- Vaginoplasty is a surgery to remove scar tissue.
- Cystoscopy examines the inner part of your urethra and bladder.
Counselling
Counselling handles the trauma and emotional stress due to dyspareunia.
Difference between dyspareunia and vaginismus treatment Dubai
Dyspareunia | Vaginismus |
General term for painful intercourse | It is a type of dyspareunia that occurs when the vagina muscles involuntarily contract upon penetration. |
Causes – hormonal imbalance, medications, medical conditions and psychological factors | Causes – psychological factors such as anxiety, fear, trauma, or due to past painful experiences. |
Dyspareunia treatment depends on the underlying cause. It can be medications, therapy, or counselling. | Pelvic floor physical therapy exercises to relax muscles, Cognitive behavioural therapy to address psychological factors, and dilator therapy to increase vaginal opening tolerance. |
Avail the best dyspareunia treatment in Dubai - Consult Dr Ibrahim Abd Elrahman.
Several factors contribute to dyspareunia in women. Only with expert guidance can you identify the underlying medical condition and choose the appropriate painful intercourse treatment in Dubai.
Dr Ibrahim Abd Elrahman prioritizes the safety of every patient and ensures faster recovery with suitable treatment. With a holistic approach, he will address your physical and emotional aspects of sexual health.
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