10 reasons why you experience pain during or after sex

2024-11-24 18:46:04Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
10 reasons why you experience pain during or after sex
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If you always or rarely experience pain during intercourse, there is no problem. Maybe you weren't very wet, or you're waiting for your period. But sometimes pain after sex for women can be related to some health problems.

Gynecologist Amri Marashi, located in New York, lists all the gynecological problems related to women's pain after/during sex.

1. Endometriosis

Endometriosis—is a disorder where tissue similar to the uterus grows outside the uterus and is a common cause of pain. Especially if the pain occurs during bent over positions. This disorder is associated with severe period pain, stomach problems and difficulty in pregnancy. Sometimes surgery is needed for endometriosis.

2. Drying of the vagina

A fluid-free vagina that occurs during perimenopause or menopause as estrogen levels drop can cause irritation and make sex uncomfortable and painful. This can also cause itching, burning etc. the use of lubricants would make penetration easier or even creams containing estrogen.

3. Vaginismus

Vaginismus is a disorder where the muscles of the vagina tense up and spasm during penetration, and this can cause pain. Sometimes it makes intercourse impossible. This happens to women with a history of sexual trauma or abuse. This is cured with therapy and physical exercises that stimulate pelvic expansion.

4. Uterine fibroma

This is the creation of a line in the wall of the uterus, which can also lead to painful periods or the feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen. Treatment depends on the size of the fibroid, from hormones to surgical interventions.

5. Ovarian cysts

Cysts, or fluid-filled sacs that form on the ovaries, are harmless but can cause severe abdominal pain. In some cases the cysts have burst and caused heavy bleeding. They can be fixed on their own or through interventions and surgery.

6. Infections

Vaginal infections such as yeast, urinary or transmissible infections cause pain and discomfort during sex. Infections are usually accompanied by discharge. They need medication.

7. Pelvic floor dysfunction

This is when the pelvic floor muscles cannot relax and coordinate actions, such as defecation, causing pain in the pelvis, back or buttocks. This can become stronger during sex. Such problems are cured with physical therapy.

8. Pelvic inflammatory disease, PID

PID, which usually stems from an untreated infection, such as gonorrhea or chlamydia, irritates the cervix, causing pain during penetration or urination. Antibiotics are the solution.

9. Vulvodynia

Pain, irritation or burning around the vulva means you have vulvodynia. There is no cause found and it lasts about 3 months. Medication with antidepressants or local anesthesia can relieve you of the pain.

10. Gastrointestinal problems

If you have problems with your stomach or intestines, sex will not be very enjoyable. The right medicines according to the symptoms you have will ease your condition.

Meanwhile, Marashi points out that to relieve abdominal pain after sex you should keep the area warm or drink a sedative.

Doctor Marashi says that pain after sex does not mean you are pregnant. / Well&Good


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