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Dyspareunia

Dyspareunia, is defined as recurrent and persistent genital pain that occurs before, during or after intercourse. This pain can be sharp, dull, brief or long lasting. Diagnosis typically occures when it is determined that the pain is not caused by anatomical, physiological or pharmaceutical reasons. If the above symptoms are something that you are experiencing, then you are not alone. Up to sixty percent of all women will experience painful intercourse at some point in their life. If you are worried, you should make an appointment with your gynecologist to make sure that nothing is wrong.