Pain after sex refers to persistent or recurrent pain in the genitals of men or women after sexual intercourse. Common causes of pain after sex in women are vaginismus, deep penetration against the cervix, and pelvic inflammatory diseases. In men, those with penile disorders and prostatitis often feel pain after sex. Maintaining good hygiene and practicing safe sex can prevent pain after sexual intercourse.
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Query: Hello doctor,I am a 29-year-old female. My periods are irregular and painful as well. The flow is occasionally heavy. I have had nausea throughout my period. I recently had sex with my husband, and now I am experiencing severe abdominal discomfort. I did not use any medication for this. Is everythin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Irregular periods, painful periods, heavy flow, and nausea can be symptoms of various gynecological issues, such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or ovarian cysts. Pain in the abdomen after intercourse could be ... Read Full »
I had mild intermittent left abdominal pain two days after sexual intercourse. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have abdominal pain in the left side area of the stomach. It might be because of the sexual intercourse we had two days back. The pain goes away and comes back a few times. The pain is not too severe, but it goes and comes back. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Abdominal pain in the left sidea of the stomach after sexual intercourse could be caused by a number of things, including muscle strain or sprain, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, or other conditions related to ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing pain at the top or base part of my penis for the last two months. Last year, I suffered from a penis injury after using a tight condom, which caused me pain for a month and then erectile dysfunction for another month. While the erectile dysfunction eventually s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Do not use heparin first. Also, injury can have these consequences. First of all your symptoms are more pointing towards prostatitis than a penile issue. Prostatitis causes pain in ejaculation. Also pain while having ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I recently had a hip arthroscopy due to a labral tear and had a repair and chondroplasty. I have been experiencing deep right pelvic pain, low back pain, and leg pain of a non-dermatomal pattern for over a year. Since surgery, the hip has improved, but I still have other pain. I have al... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You need to have an overall workup for your generalized and localized body health. Have a complete check of all medical issues and take regular and complete treatment accordingly. Your surgery actually included nerves as ... Read Full »
I have had cuts in my private part after having sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had cuts in my private part after having sex that does not heal for three to four days. Why does it occur and what is the solution? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Vaginal irritation, burning sensation, or cut-like sensation is due to insufficient lubrication or too much friction during intercourse. Other causes include: Latex allergy (allergic dermatitis) - In the case of allergic... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I have been in a relationship and sexually active for the past 2 years. I feel uncomfortable and have pain during sex for the past two years. I have mild bleeding (small red dots on toilet paper) and burning sensation after sex. I thought it was due to my body's inability to adapt sexual i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Common cause for pain during sex is chlamydia which has only mild symptoms. Take tests for chlamydia and gonorrhea. If positive, take treatment. Read Full »
I have pain in my lower abdomen and vagina after sexual intercourse, which I had ten days back. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had intercourse, and I am having lower abdomen pain. It was ten days back. I had light bleeding during the intercourse. Now I have pain near the clitoris area and over the labia lips. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms can be due to, Dryness caused by infection, improper foreplay, dehydration, age factor, or hormonal imbalance. You can try a natural way of increasing lubrication like increased foreplay or can use lubricant gel. Injury due to dryness or deep penetration... Read Full »