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What is the correct name for a vaginal disorder that causes extreme pain during sex?

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Dr. Alvin Stein answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Dysparunia: Painful sex is called dysparunia.

Dr Reynolds and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/13/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pain during sex: Dyspareunia (painful sexual intercourse).

Answered 7/30/2013

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