10 Interstitial Cystitis Symptoms
Symptom #3: Dyspareunia
Dyspareunia is painful sexual intercourse that is due to either psychological or medical causes. Some causes of dyspareunia include interstitial cystitis, infections, cancer of the reproductive tract, trauma to the pelvis, anatomical variations, and hormonal causes. The pain is mostly felt on the external surface or deeper part of the pelvis.
To identify the cause of the pain, it is important to understand the nature, duration, and location of the pain. There are many factors that can contribute to dyspareunia, such as psychological, physical, social, or relationship issues. A thorough examination of the patient as well as the patient’s medical history will help achieve a specific diagnosis. The treatment of dyspareunia depends on the underlying cause.
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