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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Painful intercourse only when |
Disorder of lining of pelvic |
See Endometriosis. |
| partner penetrates vagina deeply. |
organs. |
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| Heavy, painful periods. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Painful intercourse. |
Several disorders. |
See Abnormal Vaginal |
| Abnormal vaginal discharge. |
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Discharge (in Symptoms |
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section). |
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See Vaginitis (all charts). |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Painful intercourse. |
Bladder inflammation. |
See Cystitis. |
| Tenderness over bladder. |
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| Frequent, painful urination. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Painful intercourse in woman past |
Normal occurrence caused |
See Vaginismus. |
| menopause or over age 45. |
by decreased vaginal |
See Dyspareunia. |
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secretions. |
See Menopause. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Painful intercourse. |
Inflammation or scarring |
Wait at least 3 weeks |
| Recent childbirth. |
caused by a stretched or |
before resuming sexual |
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torn vagina or episiotomy |
relations after childbirth. |
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repair. |
Consult doctor if pain |
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lasts longer than 8 weeks. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Painful intercourse. |
Several disorders. |
See Vaginal Itching (in |
| Vaginal itching. |
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Symptoms section). |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Painful intercourse. |
Muscle spasm. |
See Vaginismus. |
| Vagina seems too tight. |
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See Dyspareunia. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Painful intercourse. |
No underlying disorder. |
Wait 2 to 3 days for |
| Recent start or increase in |
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symptoms to disappear |
| sexual activity. |
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before resuming sex. |
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See Vaginismus. |
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See Dyspareunia. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Dryness of vagina causing |
Autoimmune disorder. |
See Sjogren's Syndrome. |
| painful intercourse. |
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| Dryness of eyes and mouth. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Pain with intercourse. |
Infection. |
See Pelvic Inflammatory |
| Bad smelling vaginal discharge. |
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Disease. |
| Frequent, painful urination. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Pain with intercourse. |
Fallen uterus. |
See Uterine Prolapse. |
| Lump in back of the vagina or |
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| projecting outside of it. |
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| Vague backache. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Painful intercourse. |
Cysts. |
See Polycystic Ovarian |
| Swelling without pain in lower |
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Syndrome. |
| abdomen or severe abdominal pain. |
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| Stinging or burning with urination. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Painful intercourse. |
Vaginal malformation. |
Consult doctor. |
| No other symptoms or factors. |
Lack of experience and |
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education. |
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