Alternative Names
Painful sexual intercourse; Dyspareunia
Definition of Sexual intercourse – painful
For both men and women, pain can occur in the pelvic area during or soon after sexual intercourse. It can happen at any time during sex — for example, at the time of penetration, erection, or ejaculation — or after sexual activity.
Review
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond, Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. – 9/11/2010
