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Dyspareunia In Women!

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Dr. Swarup Kumar GhoshHomeopathy Doctor • 47 Years Exp.MF Homeo (London), DHMS (Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery), Biochemistry M.D.( PG) (Kol), CMS Ed, Affilied by UGC & MCI., Electro - Homoeopathy Pledge (Certifict No.11244)., Electro Homoeopathy Certficate., BEMS; MDEH(MP)., Ph..D. (Zoology).BWN.1980, W.H.O Member, & INDIA RED CROSS SOCIETY, "SEHAK"
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Dyspareunia In Women (painful intercourse)!

Do you know that many women have painful intercourse at some point in their lives? Do you know that it's a sign of serious medical illness and conditions such as pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts etc?

*What is Dyspareunia
➖It's a persistent or recurrent genital pain that occurs just before, during or after intercourse. 
*symptoms:
➖pain only at sexual entry (penetration).
➖pain with every penetration even putting a tampon. 
➖deep pain during thrusting. 
➖burning pain or aching pain. 
➖throbbing pain lasting for hours after intercourse. 
#entry pain causes:
➖not enough lubrication. 
➖injury, trauma or irritation. 
➖inflammation, infection or skin disorder 
➖vaginismus. 
➖congenital abnormality. 
#deep pain causes:
Certain illness and conditions including:
➖endometriosis. 
➖pelvic inflammation disease. 
➖uterine fibroids. 
➖uterine prolapse. 
➖retroverted uterus. 
➖cystitis. 
➖irritable bowel syndrome. 
➖hemorrhoids 
➖ovarian cysts 
#emotional factors causes; 
Psychological issues including;
➖anxiety. 
➖depression. 
➖concerns about your physical appearance 
➖fear of intimacy. 
➖relationship problems can contribute to low level of arousal and a resulting discomfort or pain.
Stress: your pelvic floor muscles tend to tighten in response to stress in your life, this causes pain during intercourse. 
History of sexual abuse: if you have been abused before it can play a role. 
#Diagnosis:
➖medical history 
➖pelvic exam.
➖pelvic ultrasound

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