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Why do ovaries hurt after intercourse? Is ovarian pain after intercourse cause for concern? Is it worth doing any additional tests? The question is answered by the drug. Katarzyna Darecka.
Why does ovarian pain appear after intercourse?
Hello, I have a delicate question and I would like some doctor to refer to it. I mean what is cause ovarian pain after intercourse? I’m only 21 years old and I started having sex with my partner a few months ago. In the beginning, everything was normal, I didn’t have any problems, even though he was my first partner and I hadn’t had sex before. Two weeks ago I started to feel pain in my ovaries for the first time after intercourse, which was quite mild at first, but was more severe the next time I had sex.
I don’t know what it depends on, but now I get ovarian pain after each intercourse. Sometimes my ovaries hurt slightly, sometimes a little more. I even started to avoid intercourse because I am afraid of ovarian pain after intercourse. And here comes the question, what causes ovarian pain after intercourse? Could this be my problem or maybe there is nothing to worry about and it will go away by itself? Is that ovarian pain after intercourse is cause for concern and should I have some tests? I am asking for help, because I am a bit ashamed of it, and yet I would like to return to normal intercourse, without fear that the pain in the ovaries will come back.
Your doctor advises you on what to do in the event of ovarian pain after intercourse
Pain in the lower abdomen or genital area during or after intercourse is called dyspareunia. This condition can affect both men and women. The causes of such pain may be different, but it is always worth consulting with a gynecologist in this matter.
It can simply be caused by a strain on the muscles – just like after exercise in the gym, after sexual intercourse, the muscles of the abdomen and pelvic floor may cramp, causing pain. Squeezed muscles, dehydration – all this contributes to pain in the lower abdomen after intercourse. These pains usually disappear within minutes of having sex. Likewise, if you have an orgasm with involuntary muscle contractions, you may experience pain in the lower abdomen as a result of contraction of the pelvic floor muscles.
Other reasons that may cause malaise after intercourse may be infections – cystitis or sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydiosis or gonorrhea. If other symptoms such as pollakiuria, nocturia, burning during micturition join in – the likelihood of the above-mentioned diseases increases. Possible the cause of dyspareunia there may be endometriosis. It is a disease that usually affects women of childbearing age and is characterized by the presence of the lining of the womb outside the womb, for example in the fallopian tubes or in the peritoneum of the pelvis.
In addition to dyspareunia, it manifests itself as abundant, painful menstruation. There are also mental problems such as stress and anxiety. However, before going to a psychologist, you should visit your gynecologist – he will be able to collect a detailed interview regarding unprotected sexual intercourse between you and your partner and your partner’s medical history. After collecting the interview, the doctor will be able to thoroughly examine the uterus with two hands, assess the size of the uterus and its position and mobility, and take a swab from the uterus and vagina. The doctor should also conduct a transvaginal ultrasound to visualize the reproductive organ and its possible pathologies. Depending on the needs, the doctor will also be able to prescribe medications.
– Lek. Katarzyna Darecka
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