Dyspareunia

Genital pain associated with sexual intercourse, categorized as superficial/entry pain and deep pain.

Causes

• Infection

  • Urinary tract infection (UTI)

  • Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)

  • Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

• Gynecologic disorders

  • Pelvic floor dysfunction

  • Endometriosis

  • Adenomyosis

• Skin disorders

  • Eczema

  • Lichen sclerosus

  • Vulvodynia

• Anatomical factors

  • Scarring after childbirth

  • Scarring after pelvic surgery

• Estrogen deficiency

• Psychosomatic factors

  • Stress

  • Trauma