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Doctor insights on: Sexual Intercourse Painful

Possibly herpes: These symptoms are quite typical for newly acquired genital herpes; too severe for an outbreak of recurrent herpes. New herpes is especially likely if at risk, e.g. new partner or partner known to have genital herpes. Severe urinary tract infection or other STD also are possible. Get care ASAP, the sooner the better both for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment if it's herpes. Good luck! ...Read more

Exam: You need to be examined and see what may be causing this. ...Read more

Dyspareunia: Yes. It even has a medical condition and name. Your gynecologist should be able to help sort this out for you. ...Read more

Hard to say: If this is a new problem, it may be something as simple as a vaginal infection (vaginitis) that can be easily treated with medication. An examination of the vaginal opening, the skin of the 'lips' may also reveal an etiology. ...Read more

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. ...Read more

Topical Estrogen: See your doctor, you could have atrophic vagnitis (if you are postmenopausal) caused by not enough estrogen in your vagina. This can cause significant dryness and make intercourse extremely painful.
Your doctor can prescribe a vaginal suppository that releases estrogen (or estrogen-like substances). It may take time to work and you should use lubricants (ky) in the interim. ...Read more

Good lube, foreplay: Good foreplay and lubrication should come first for your condition. If penetrating difficulty continues, consult an expert. Meanwhile, collect your past sexual history and how you and your husband have tried. Generally speaking, most women's vagina can adapt to the "over-size" penis in time. Just imagine the size of a fetus although the physiological status at giving birth differs.

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Consult gynecologist: Or your family dr. You may have pelvic inflammatory disease, std, cystitis, urethritis endometriosis or some other pelvic condition. ...Read more

Lubrication & therap: Dyspareunia is often to due to inadequate lubrication due to anxiety. Other causes are trauma, infection, scars, etc. It can also be brought about by vaginismus which is painful vaginal contractions. Check out http://www. Mayoclinic. Com/health/painful-intercourse/ds01044 for more info re dyspareunia & http://women. Webmd. Com/guide/vaginismus-causes-symptoms-treatments re vaginismus. ...Read more

Vag dilatation: Dyspareunia or painful intercourse might be incomplete dilatation of the vagina causing neurological pressure, infection which has been ruled out here and dryness of vagina. In latter instance surub should be u to minimize friction and if needed vaginal dilatation to minimize severe pressure on penile entry. Emotional problems may also add to symptoms. ...Read more

Bacterial vaginosis: Symptoms of painful intercourse coupled with a malodorous discharge is concerning for Candida (yeast) infection or bacterial vaginosis. The latter is associated with a "fishy" odor that you are referring to. ...Read more

STD: You should be screened for sexually transmitted diseases. This could be also yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis. ...Read more

Postcoital bleeding.: It could be due to a cervical polyp, or an infection. You should go have it checked out by a gynecologist. ...Read more

Typically yes: Usually if a woman's hymen is intact, the tearing during 1st intercourse can be painful. In addition, the anxiety that she may have during her 1st time may cause her to tense her vaginal muscles which may make it more uncomfortable too.
Key is: right partner, patient partner, woman controls the pace of things.

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See your gyn: Or a gyn, it should not hurt, you need an exam, cultures and an ultrasound. ...Read more

Lack of lubrication: Most likely, the pain and bleeding may have been due to a lack of lubrication within the vaginal vault. However, though you are in an age group in which very serious diseases very rarely occur, I.e., malignancies, you need to see your health care provider for an exam. Best to you! ...Read more

Are you a: Male? A female? Where is the lump? Please clarify and re-ask question. ...Read more

No: Having a pap smear should never be painful in a healthy person. Not having sexual intercourse for awhile may make the test uncomfortable for some people but tell your doctor your fears and the exam should be more comfortable. In women with active vaginal infection or other health issues, the exam may be painful for those reasons. Lack of sexual activity is never a reason to not have annual exams. ...Read more

Hematospermia: Hematospermia is almost never serious. It is usually related to a mild inflammation or infection of the prostate or seminal vesicles. If symptoms persist see a urologist for examination. You may need an antibiotic. ...Read more

Hi.: Hi. Bringing a new baby into the world is one of the greatest joys you can experience - but it is also one of the most stressful things that can happen in your life. A new mother's body takes many months to become rejuvinated. The exhaustion can be crippling - especially when you add in middle of the night feedings and getting up for diaper changes. When people are depleted or exhausted, sex is usually not high on the list of desires. Also, family dynamics change when a baby is added to the equation, it is a time that is fertile for couples to squabble. You could be depressed or this could be simply due to the rigors you are dealing with. Regarding, the vaginal pain- I would ask your ob/gyn doctor about this. Try to be loving to yourself right now - it can be a trying time. Take care. ...Read more

Many: Possibilities for painful intercourse include: infection (std or other), endometriosis, mass/tumor, normal, psychologic causes, and more. ...Read more

Groin rash: Hello, do you have any genital discharge or STI risk factors? When did the rash appear? Is it after shaving or is it on your penis? A consultation will be helpful for your doctor to know more and give you the right treatment. ...Read more

No: Most likely you have infection there. Check it out. ...Read more

See your doctor: You symptoms warrant an examination by a physician to ascertain the abnormality. ...Read more

Here are some...: For a 23-yo lady, your symptoms would naturally worry about possible UTI, menstrual irregularity, or sex-related events. But how to pinpoint right origins of symptoms is still the initial key of care before treatment; how? Follow instructions described in http://formefirst. Com/eNewsletter06.html & in http://formefirst. Com/hematuria. Html; altogether, you can work closely with doc to reach care goal ...Read more

Several possibles: There are several things from structural issues to infection. Have a gyn doc evaluate the problem. ...Read more

The abdominal knots: Could be cysts or lymph nodes. The other symptoms could be from infection in the vagina and urinary tract. Go see your dr for a comprehensive exam. Take care! ...Read more

He: He needs to be seen and get cultures taken for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes. He should be seen at an office immediately. Always use a condom to prevent infection. ...Read more

Very: Very difficult to tell without a clinical examination. It is also possible these are benign sebaceous hyperplasia (fordyce spots) which are common in the genital area in males and females. I hope that helps. ...Read more

Sounds: Like urethritis, especially if you have pus from urethra. Get checked for gonorrhea or chlamydia, and, while you are at it, for hiv, hepatitis, and syphilis. ...Read more