Sexual Health
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Sexual Health
Pain during sexual intercourse can be a warning sign of many gynecologic conditions. Some of these conditions can lead to other problems if not treated.
Pain during intercourse is very common—nearly 3 out of 4 women have pain during intercourse at some time. For some women, the pain is only a temporary problem; for others, it is a long-term problem
Sexual Health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships.
Sexual Health Conditions
- Childbirth
Women who have had an episiotomy or tears in the perineum during childbirth may have pain during sex that lasts several months. Treatments include physical therapy, medications, or surgery.
- Other
Pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, and adhesions are all associated with pain during sex.
- Hormonal Changes
During perimenopause and menopause, decreasing levels of the female hormone estrogen may cause vaginal dryness. Hormone therapy is one treatment option. Using a lubricant during sex or a vaginal moisturizer also may be helpful.
- Skin Disorders
Some skin disorders may result in ulcers or cracks in the skin of the vulva. Contact dermatitis is a common skin disorder that affects the vulva. It reacts to irritating substances such as perfumed soaps, douches, or lubricants. It may cause itching, burning, and pain. Treatment of skin disorders depends on the type of disorder.
- Vaginitis
Vaginitis, or inflammation of the vagina, can be caused by a yeast or bacterial infection. Symptoms are discharge and itching, and burning of the vagina and vulva. Vaginitis can be treated with medication.
- Vaginismus
Vaginismus is a reflex contraction (tightening) of the muscles at the opening of your vagina. Vaginismus may cause pain when you try to have sexual intercourse. Vaginismus can be treated with different forms of therapy.
- Vulvodynia
Vaginismus is a reflex contraction (tightening) of the muscles at the opening of your vagina. VaginiThis is a pain disorder that affects the vulva. When pain is confined to the vestibule (the area around the opening of the vagina), it is known as vulvar vestibulitis syndrome (VVS). There are many treatments available for vulvodynia, including self-care measures. Medication or surgery may be needed in some cases.This is a pain disorder that affects the vulva. When pain is confined to the vestibule (the area around the opening of the vagina), it is known as vulvar vestibulitis syndrome (VVS). There are many treatments available for vulvodynia, including self-care measures. Medication or surgery may be needed in some cases.smus may cause pain when you try to have sexual intercourse. Vaginismus can be treated with different forms of therapy.
Sexual Health
Sexual health is the state of physical, mental, and social well-being about sexuality. It requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships. Sexual health includes having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences free of coercion, discrimination, and violence.
Sexual health is the ability to embrace and enjoy our sexuality. It is an integral part of our physical and emotional health. Being sexually healthy means:
- Understanding that sexuality is a natural part of life involves more than sexual behavior.
- Recognizing and respecting the sexual rights we all share.
- Having access to sexual health information, education, and care.
- Trying to prevent unintended pregnancies and STDs and seeking care and treatment when needed.
- Being able to experience sexual pleasure, satisfaction, and intimacy when desired.
- Being able to communicate about sexual health with others, including sexual partners and healthcare providers.
Sexual health also encompasses a range of public health and clinical issues related to the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. The concept of sexual health is of fundamental relevance to all aspects of preventing sexually transmitted diseases.
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