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Why there is pain and discharge during sexual intercourse?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I suffer from PCOS and white discharge issues. I am having trouble with intercourse. It is very painful and am not able to do it.

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Monica Mathur

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Monica Mathur is a dedicated obstetrician and gynecologist specializing in women’s reproductive health, prenatal and postnatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, and minimally invasive gynecological procedures. She is also experienced in managing menstrual disorders, infertility evaluations, and menopausal health. Dr. Mathur is known for her patient-centered approach and commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to women at all stages of life.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query and understood your concern.

PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a hormonal imbalance of the body bearing multiple cysts in one of both ovaries. It is also associated with abnormal hair growth over the chest. PCOS as such does not cause any problem in intercourse but the white discharge which you have may cause pain. It could be either fungal or trichomonal vaginitis which may be causing pain in the vagina during intercourse The vaginitis may be due to low immunity of the body. So, I would suggest you have a high protein diet along with iron in the form of green leafy vegetables to boost your immunity.

Apart from this, I would like to know whether the pain during intercourse occurs or it is after intercourse. If it is during intercourse, then it could be due to spasms of your vagina due to anxiety or apprehension which can be reduced by relaxation exercise and foreplay. If it is after intercourse, please get yourself examined internally by a specialist doctor for any local pathology.

I hope this has helped you.

Thanks and regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thanks for your response.

Pain occurs during intercourse because we have not been able to do it properly, yet the pain becomes unbearable.

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Monica Mathur

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Monica Mathur is a dedicated obstetrician and gynecologist specializing in women’s reproductive health, prenatal and postnatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, and minimally invasive gynecological procedures. She is also experienced in managing menstrual disorders, infertility evaluations, and menopausal health. Dr. Mathur is known for her patient-centered approach and commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to women at all stages of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I advise you please take the above suggestions. However, for your own satisfaction, please get yourself examined by a gynecologist for any pathology and a pap smear too.

I hope this has helped you.

Thanks and regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 4, 2023
Reviewed At August 20, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Monica Mathur is a dedicated obstetrician and gynecologist specializing in women’s reproductive health, prenatal and postnatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, and minimally invasive gynecological procedures. She is also experienced in managing menstrual disorders, infertility evaluations, and menopausal health. Dr. Mathur is known for her patient-centered approach and commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to women at all stages of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Monica Mathur is a dedicated obstetrician and gynecologist specializing in women’s reproductive health, prenatal and postnatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, and minimally invasive gynecological procedures. She is also experienced in managing menstrual disorders, infertility evaluations, and menopausal health. Dr. Mathur is known for her patient-centered approach and commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to women at all stages of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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