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Can having uti cause sexual intercourse to be painful?

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Yes: The bladder is located anteriorly in the vaginal vault. During intercourse it will be manipulated and, if inflamed during a uti, will cause pain.

Dr Ingram and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/1/2013

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