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== Definition == | == Definition == | ||
Dyspareunia is defined as persistent genital pain that occurs during sexual intercourse. | Dyspareunia is defined as persistent genital pain that occurs during sexual intercourse.<ref name=":0">https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/painful-intercourse/symptoms-causes/syc-20375967</ref> | ||
== Clinically Relevant Anatomy == | == Clinically Relevant Anatomy == | ||
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'''Symptoms''' | '''Symptoms''' | ||
Individuals may present with the following symptoms: | |||
- pain that occurs at entry during penetration | |||
- pain during deep penetration | |||
- pain lasting post-penetration | |||
- pain with insertion of a tampon | |||
- words used to describe pain may be (but are not limited to): "throbbing" "burning" or "aching" | |||
'''Casuses''' | |||
Pain that occurs at entry during penetration can be due to: | |||
- vestibulodynia | |||
- skin irritation (ie. eczema or other skin problems in the genital region)<ref name=":0" /> | |||
Pain during deep penetration can be due to: | |||
- endometriosis | |||
- | |||
'''Objective Assessment''' | '''Objective Assessment''' | ||
The gold standard for assessment of dyspareunia is an internal exam, performed by a trained medical professional with the informed consent of the patient. | |||
== Management / Interventions == | == Management / Interventions == | ||
'''Medical management''' | '''Medical management''' | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/painful-intercourse/symptoms-causes/syc-20375967 | |||
[[Category:Pelvic pain]] | [[Category:Pelvic pain]] | ||
[[Category:Womens Health]] | [[Category:Womens Health]] | ||
[[Category:Vestibulodynia]] | [[Category:Vestibulodynia]] | ||
[[Category:Vulvodynia]] | [[Category:Vulvodynia]] | ||
Revision as of 04:19, 16 February 2019
Dyspareunia[edit | edit source]
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Definition[edit | edit source]
Dyspareunia is defined as persistent genital pain that occurs during sexual intercourse.[1]
Clinically Relevant Anatomy[edit | edit source]
Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]
Subjective History
Symptoms
Individuals may present with the following symptoms:
- pain that occurs at entry during penetration
- pain during deep penetration
- pain lasting post-penetration
- pain with insertion of a tampon
- words used to describe pain may be (but are not limited to): "throbbing" "burning" or "aching"
Casuses
Pain that occurs at entry during penetration can be due to:
- vestibulodynia
- skin irritation (ie. eczema or other skin problems in the genital region)[1]
Pain during deep penetration can be due to:
- endometriosis
-
Objective Assessment
The gold standard for assessment of dyspareunia is an internal exam, performed by a trained medical professional with the informed consent of the patient.
Management / Interventions[edit | edit source]
Medical management
Physiotherapy
Differential Diagnosis[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/painful-intercourse/symptoms-causes/syc-20375967
