Dyspareunia Causes

Dyspareunia

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back Causes
Superficial dyspareunia may have numerous causes:
- Insufficient lubrication - is often the result of an insufficient foreplay, but can be caused by decreased estrogen levels after menopause - An inflammation or infection in the genital region - which can affect the vulva, vagina Bartholin glands - Urinary tract infections - Genital herpes - Diaphragm or cervical dome - Allergic reaction to latex condoms - Congenital anomaly - Surgery - Some medications (antihistamines) cause a temporary drying of the vagina - Menopause - as you get older the woman, the vaginal lining becomes thinner as estrogen levels decrease (atrophic vaginitis).

Dispareuniei root causes:
- Infection of the cervix, uterus or fallopian tubes - Endometriosis - Pelvic inflammatory disease - Pelvic tumors - Ovarian cysts - Scar tissue (adhesions) - Uterine prolapse - Radiotherapy - cancer treatment

Psycho-social causes:
Sexual trauma history. Many women who have been victims of sexual abuse suffer from dyspareunia. Also, vaginismus is often in these women. Fear, anxiety, fear of a possible pregnancy, religious education - all these factors can interfere with arousal, sexual relationships are so painful. Physical trauma of the vaginal area - Women who have suffered a local trauma or surgery are susceptible to penetration. Vaginismus is more common in these cases. Depression - can lead to a decrease in libido. This case occurs in both sexes. Marital problems - dyspareunia may occur in women whose partners are distant or negligent. In men, similar situations lead to erectile dysfunction (impotence) and not to dyspareunia.
All these factors may be responsible for painful intercourse. The patient will then associate the pain with sexual activity, and sometimes losing interest in sex.