What Causes Painful Sex

What causes painful sex, and when should dyspareunia be medically assessed in Europe?Painful sex explained: dyspareunia, vaginal dryness, infection, endometriosis, pelvic floor dysfunction, and red flag symptoms.In this episode, we outline the common physical and psychological causes of pain during intercourse and how doctors assess underlying conditions under EU medical guidance.You’ll learn:• The difference between superficial and deep dyspareunia• How vaginal dryness (including menopause-related oestrogen decline) contributes• When infections such as yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis, or STIs may be involved• The role of endometriosis or ovarian cysts in deep pelvic pain• How pelvic floor muscle tension can cause discomfort• The impact of anxiety, trauma, or relationship factors• Red flag symptoms such as bleeding, fever, severe pelvic pain, or new-onset pain• Situations where treatment requests may be declined pending examination or testingWe explain how doctors assess pain location, menstrual history, lubrication, sexual history, medication use, and associated urinary or bowel symptoms during an online consultation in the EU. Some causes require pelvic examination, imaging, or laboratory testing.This episode reflects the clinical standards used by Mobi Doctor, where women’s and sexual health consultations are reviewed by a registered physician in line with EU medical guidance.Read the full guide and transcript here:https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/what-causes-painful-sex