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Why does sexual intercourse hurt?

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Usually dry vagina: Dryness of vagina in post menopausal women is most frequent cause of painful intercourse that can be improved by using local estrogen creams.There are some other infrequent problems that will be diagnosed by your pcp/gynecologist.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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