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What are the causes of sexual intercourse pain in women?

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Asked on:Mar 29, 2026 03:53 AM

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  • Kitty Kitty

    Mar 29, 2026

      Usually, causing female Pain during intercourse There are many reasons, which can be simply summarized into the following points:

      Reason 1: Hormone disorders. menopause Hormonal changes during and during lactation are common causes of painful intercourse. After menopause, as estrogen levels decrease, the vaginal wall becomes thinner, less elastic, and has less lubricating properties, all of which can lead to painful intercourse. ; During lactation, the hormones that promote milk production also reduce estrogen levels in the body, causing vaginal dryness. Using vaginal lubricant can help women during both periods reduce pain during intercourse.

      Reason two: infection. Infections often lead to increased discharge, odor, and painful urination. But the first symptom of infection is often pain during sex. Vaginal infections can reduce lubrication and cause pain during or after sex. Common ones are yeast infections and trichomoniasis. Deep pain may be due to a bladder infection. Some are sexually transmitted disease The resulting infection is another culprit of painful intercourse. For example, abdominal pain during sex may be a symptom of a chlamydial infection. It is an imperceptible sexually transmitted diseases , sometimes it can be hidden for 5-10 years. If left untreated, it can lead to pelvic infectious disease, making sexual intercourse more painful. Once diagnosed, most infections can be treated by taking antibiotics or applying an antibacterial lotion.

      Reason three: Uterus Endometriosis. This disease occurs when endometrial tissue migrates to the pelvic cavity, where it establishes "settlements" and grows and reproduces. The ectopic tissue continues to behave as it did in the womb, which is to periodically thicken, shed, bleed, and scar, causing severe pain. Today, most patients with endometriosis can be treated with drugs and surgery with good results.

      Reason four: interstitial cystitis. This is a chronic bladder infection that causes severe pelvic pain that is worse during sex. It is often confused with a urinary tract infection because it can also cause frequent and urgent urination. But it's more difficult to diagnose and treat, and most patients also have hypersensitivities. Although the cause of interstitial cystitis is not fully understood, there are many treatment methods, including the use of some urinary tract anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics, etc.

      Reason five. nerve question. Nerve problems often occur after childbirth or pelvic surgery, when the pelvic nerves are damaged. Childbirth or hysterectomy can often injure nerves causing pain. Antidepressants and anticonvulsants can control nerve pain.

      Reason six: Sperm allergy. Its general symptoms are vaginal pain and burning that can last several days after intercourse. Some women still have it Urticariaasthma , difficulty breathing or even life-threatening. The simplest treatment is to use condoms ; Another desensitization treatment is to inject the wife with a protein extracted from her husband's semen, starting with a very small amount and then gradually increasing it to achieve desensitization.

      Reason 7. In addition, congenital malformations of female reproductive organs and other factors may also cause pain during female sexual life.

      Experts remind women with sexual intercourse pain to seek medical attention as soon as possible once they discover a problem.

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