Sexual Intercourse Should Not Be Painful

Pain During Intercourse

Painful intercourse is a problem that affects up to 28% of women and can be the result of a variety of underlying conditions. At PRM, we are proud that our patients trust us with their care and treatment of these conditions causing their pain.

Understanding Dyspareunia

What Is Pain During Intercourse?

Pain during intercourse, or dyspareunia, can be the result of pelvic floor muscle spasm, pelvic nerve irritation, hormonal influences, trauma, injury, or underlying gynecological issues.

Conditions Related to Pain During Intercourse

Pain during intercourse can result from and be related to many factors, including a variety of pelvic floor conditions.

Endometriosis

Endo is a disorder in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus causing pelvic pain and infertility.

Adenomyosis

Affecting 20-35% of women, pain and symptoms associated with adenomyosis can overlap with endometriosis

Vaginismus

Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is pain or discomfort anywhere from the belly button to the mid-thigh lasting 6 months or more.

Vulvodynia

Occurring at any age, as many as one in six women in the United States may experience the symptoms of vulvodynia at some point in their lives.

Levator Ani Syndrome

Affecting both women and men, levator ani syndrome, also known as rectal pain, causes pain within the rectal area and other areas of the pelvic floor.

Chronic Prostatitis

A common condition affecting 8.2% of men, chronic prostatitis is characterized by chronic pelvic pain and voiding symptoms in the absence of a clear bacterial infection.

Uterine Fibroids

During their lifetime, up to 80% of women will develop fibroids, however, about 25-50% will have symptoms that will affect their daily lives.

Pelvic Floor Muscle Hypertonia

With this condition, pelvic floor muscles are contracted, tense, and weak. Blood flow is restricted, which can cause an acidic environment in the area and this, in turn, can create an inflammatory cascade.

Menopause Pelvic Pain

The typical symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, lower energy, and a strain on emotional health, but other lesser-known symptoms include pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction, affecting 57% of women experiencing menopause.

Painful Bladder Syndrome

Painful Bladder Syndrome also known as Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS), and also Interstitial Cystitis (IC) can cause discomfort and interruptions in daily life for both women and men.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, widely known as PCOS, is an endocrine system disorder that affects up to 20% of women in their reproductive years.

Pudendal Neuralgia

Pudendal Neuralgia is pelvic pain in the area between the rectum and genitals that results from irritation to the pudendal nerve.

Hernia

Sports hernias are common in athletic men, but can also be experienced by women.

Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS)

Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is pain or discomfort anywhere from the belly button to the mid-thigh lasting 6 months or more.

Pain During Intercourse Is Not Normal

Risk Factors for Pain During Intercourse

Having certain health conditions that may lead to tight muscles and nerve pain can increase the risk of experiencing painful intercourse.

Endometriosis
Adenomyosis
Vulvodynia
Menopause related Pain with intercourse
Postpartum Pain with Intercourse
Bladder Pain Syndrome/IC
Chronic Prostatitis
History of STD
Pelvic Floor Spasm/Hypertonia
Hernia

Treatment Options for Pain During Intercourse

Once a proper diagnosis has been given, we offer a proprietary office-based procedure to treat the underlying causes of pain during intercourse. This treatment consists of a series of pelvic nerve and muscle treatments to directly target the spastic pelvic floor muscles, and treat the irritated and inflamed pelvic nerves that are involved with intercourse and orgasm. Depending on the symptoms or condition causing your pain, other modalities may be needed in addition to our treatment. Since the cause of pain with intercourse can be multifactorial, the most effective treatment option is a multimodal approach that targets many different contributing factors.

Understanding Dyspareunia

What Is Pain During Intercourse?

Pain during intercourse, or dyspareunia, can be the result of pelvic floor muscle spasm, pelvic nerve irritation, hormonal influences, trauma, injury, or underlying gynecological issues.

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Our pelvic pain specialists are experts in recognizing the symptoms of and diagnosing pelvic pain conditions. With The PRM Protocol™, we go further than addressing the symptoms on the surface – we treat the underlying causes of pelvic pain.

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