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Dyspareunia.

A J Wabrek, C J Wabrek

    Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    Dyspareunia, or painful intercourse, is a common sexual difficulty. This paper details causes and treatments for painful intercourse in both males and females.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sexual health
    • Urology
    • Gynecology

    Background:

    • Dyspareunia is a prevalent issue causing sexual difficulty.
    • Understanding the anatomical origins of painful intercourse is crucial for effective treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To comprehensively review the common causes of dyspareunia in males and females.
    • To outline appropriate treatment strategies for various forms of painful intercourse.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of causes and treatments for dyspareunia.
    • Categorization of pain sources by anatomical location in males and females.

    Main Results:

    • Male dyspareunia causes include issues with the prepuce, glans penis, penile shaft, testicles, urethra, and prostate gland.
    • Female dyspareunia causes involve the vaginal opening, clitoris, vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.

    Conclusions:

    • Dyspareunia has diverse anatomical origins in both sexes.
    • Targeted treatments can address the specific causes of painful intercourse.
    Keywords:
    CoitusDiseasesPainReproductionSigns And Symptoms