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Dyspareunia history and symptoms
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The hallmark of dyspareunia is pain before, during, or after sexual activity. Symptoms such as :itching, burning, irritation, abnormal discharge can be associated with it.
History and symptoms
History and symptoms
- The hallmark of dyspareunia is pain before, during, or after sexual activity. Symptoms such as :itching, burning, irritation, abnormal discharge can be associated with it.
History
Patients with dyspareunia may have a positive history of:[1]
- Pelvic floor surgery, trauma, obstetrics
- Constipation, diarrhea, urgency, frequency
- Mood disorder, anxiety, depression
- Systemic diseases such as Diabetes, Sjogren’s disease, Systemic sclerosis
- Dermatologic diseases such as lichen planus,Lichen sclerosis
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of dyspareunia include:
- pain
- pelvic floor muscles spasms
References
References
- ↑ Lewis RW, Fugl-Meyer KS, Corona G, Hayes RD, Laumann EO, Moreira ED, Rellini AH, Segraves T (April 2010). “Definitions/epidemiology/risk factors for sexual dysfunction”. J Sex Med. 7 (4 Pt 2): 1598–607. doi:10.1111/j.1743-6109.2010.01778.x. PMID 20388160.
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