Sex and pleasure - the concepts are inextricably linked, in any case, it should be so. But from this rule there is a rather unpleasant exception - dyspareunia, this is the pain that appears during sexual intercourse. But why does this happen and, most importantly, how to make intimate relationships bring joy?
Dyspareunia: Symptoms and Causes
This trouble often happens with women, and it manifests itself as painful sensations in the introduction or deep penetration, as well as after sex. Pain is the main symptom of dyspareunia, but it can range from mild unpleasant sensations when penetrating to sharp, severe pain. In men, during sex, pain can also occur, usually because of physiological characteristics. Therefore, often such problems are solved by a small surgical correction. Also, pain can occur due to taking some antidepressants or inflammation of the prostate gland.
In women, dyspareunia is a signal that there are any physical or psychological problems. Usually the diagnosis begins with the elimination of physical problems, among which can be: pathologies in the structure of the vagina, the consequences of surgery on the external genital organs, inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs. And often dyspareunia can be the only sign of the inflammatory process. Also, painful sensations can occur when the lubricant is not sufficiently released, which can occur with hormonal failure , allergic reaction, or lack of attention of the partner. Also, the causes of the appearance of painful sensations can be psychological. For example, unsuccessful experience can cause fear of sexual intercourse, anger or disgust for one's sexual partner may also be the cause of dyspareunia.
Therefore, the diagnosis includes several areas: gynecological, bacteriological and endocrinological examination, as well as psychological testing. In addition, to identify the cause of dyspareunia may require a survey of a permanent sexual partner.
Treatment of dyspareunia
After revealing the causes of dyspareunia proceed to its treatment, which is performed in accordance with the diagnosis. Sometimes it is enough to use lubricants to prevent muscle spasms. Women who have reached menopause are prescribed estrogen preparations. For the treatment of inflammatory processes, appropriate drugs are used, and in case of edema and soreness of the vulva, compresses with a solution of aluminum acetate are additionally applied. After eliminating the cause of inflammation, measures are taken to restore the normal vaginal microflora. In some cases, surgical intervention is necessary to correct the situation. Very rarely patients are prescribed analgesics or sedatives.
Often dyspareunia in women is of a mental nature. AT
Psychopathological symptoms are removed with antidepressants, tranquilizers and mild antipsychotics.
Whatever the causes of dyspareunia, treatment should be carried out only at the doctor's prescription. Self-medication can be very dangerous, especially if the diagnosis was also carried out independently. There may be more than one cause of painful relationships in intimate proximity, and by eliminating the most notable (for example, thrush), you can skip the development of more serious diseases. Therefore, when such problems arise, you need to turn to a specialist.