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Pain at the beginning of intercourse

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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Pain at the beginning of intercourse is not so rare, but delicate. Many couples who face similar difficulties are afraid to seek help from a specialist, and as a result their relations deteriorate, which often leads to a break. Women can after the reception of unpleasant feelings for the first time to maintain hostility and some fear of relationships for life. Therefore, you should understand the causes of soreness and, if possible, get rid of them.

Pain at the beginning of intercourse

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Diseases that cause pain at the beginning of sexual intercourse

Among the factors that cause this problem are the following:

  1. Defloration;
  2. Whole hymen integrity;
  3. Vaginismus;
  4. Inflammation of the genitals;
  5. Adhesive process;
  6. Neuralgia;
  7. Endometriosis;
  8. Stagnation in the veins;
  9. Incompatibility

Let us consider each of these reasons in more detail.

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Defloration

It is this name is the very process of deprivation of virginity. Pain at the beginning of sexual intercourse, as well as minor bleeding is possible when the hymen is ruptured. However, it will be strong only if your partner was rude and careless. Therefore, the best way to get rid of these troubles is pleasant atmosphere, tenderness in circulation. In general, doctors advise you to go to a gynecologist for advice before you commit defloration. This will help to avoid possible consequences in the form of diseases and unwanted pregnancies.

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Whole hymen integrity

At some girls the hymen does not collapse after the first sexual intercourse. She can only stretch out a little. In such situations, you will always feel the soreness that was present during the first sex. However, as in the previous case, it will not be particularly difficult for your partner to treat you well.

Vaginismus

This disease is rather psychological. After a lot of failures or unforeseen incidents, the girl may have problems related to the inability to participate in sexual intercourse due to compression of the muscles of the vagina. Often this disease is accompanied by fear of everything related to a visit to a gynecologist. In order to get rid of this serious, though rare, problem, it is often necessary to visit the therapist. Help in its overcoming you can also sedative drugs taken in small doses. But, perhaps, the most important factor in healing is trust in a partner.

Inflammation of the genitals

In the case of the appearance of a burning sensation during the occupation, itching, the cause of pain at the beginning of the sexual act is often inflammation. In this case, you should, without delay, make an appointment with a doctor, and it is advisable to do this with your partner, because it is not known what kind of infection could cause unpleasant sensations. Perhaps the root cause of the problem was the fungus, and staphylococci, getting rid of them with competent treatment is not so difficult.

Adhesive process

It is the appearance of adhesions in the pelvic area. Symptoms of the disease is aching at the beginning of sexual intercourse, constipation, diarrhea. The cause of them can be inflammation of the internal organs (a vivid example is appendicitis), ectopic pregnancy, trauma, etc.

When treating a disease, doctors can use both antibiotics and hormonal drugs. It is also possible to perform laparoscopy - small incisions in the abdominal cavity for the purpose of a more detailed examination. Self-medication in this case it is better not to deal with!

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Neuralgia

Affected by this disease and the nerves that are in the pelvis. The pain in this case will be sharp and unexpected, and it is unlikely that you will be pleased, if she finds you during sexual intercourse. Unfortunately, it is difficult to prevent it, you can only reduce the likelihood of its occurrence to a minimum with the help of a measured lifestyle and exercise.

However, if the attack is overtaking you, contact a neurologist who will prescribe you a treatment, which is most often in anticonvulsants.

Endometriosis

This disease is characterized by proliferation of the mucous membrane of the uterus. The reasons for its appearance are many:

  • Hormonal changes;
  • Predisposition;
  • Menses;
  • Decreased immunity, etc.

Often the pain at the onset of sexual intercourse, felt in this disease, spread to the lower back and lower abdomen, especially worse with menstruation, sexual intercourse. Also, endometriosis can be determined by the excretions appearing a few days before and after the menstrual period. Occasionally, there is also a fever, vomiting, nausea.

Treatment of the disease includes both the use of special drugs and laparoscopy. However, in any case, a visit to the doctor is mandatory!

Prevention of the disease contributes to an active lifestyle, exercise and proper nutrition.

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Stagnation in the veins

It is a violation of venous circulation, associated with irregular sexual life. Especially often it occurs in women prone to such a common disease as varicose veins. The disease can become quite dangerous and lead to many unpleasant consequences. Therefore, it is especially important in time to consult a specialist who will prescribe the necessary procedures and will consult on how to reduce the likelihood of the disease in the future.

Incompatibility

Unfortunately, often the cause of dissatisfaction and soreness in sexual intercourse can be a simple anatomical incompatibility of partners. At such problem it is necessary to consult at the doctor, and also to share experiences with the partner.

Pain at the onset of sexual intercourse can be caused by both psychological and physiological causes. Naturally, when it occurs, you need to see a doctor, but the confidence in your loved one is also irreplaceable.

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