Vaginal pain
The prevalence of long-term and severe pain is 10%, while the prevalence of mild pain is 15%.
Vulvodynia is a medical term that describes chronic pain or discomfort in the vulva area. The pain of vulvodynia can be of various natures, such as burning, stinging, aching or aching. It can also be constant or come and go. The pain can be localized to a specific part of the vulva or spread throughout the area.
The causes of vulvodynia are not fully understood, but there are several factors that may contribute to the condition; overactive nerves in the vulva, overactive and tense muscles in the pelvic floor, estrogen deficiency, fungal infection, herpes infection, complications after childbirth, endometriosis, trauma, deformities.
Provoked vulvodynia, also called vestibulodynia, is a form of vulvodynia. The most common symptom of provoked vulvodynia is that the pain is experienced during provocation, such as during intercourse, inserting a tampon, or undergoing a gynecological examination.
Pain – penis and scrotum
Ejaculation pain
Pain during ejaculation, also known as dyspareunia, is pain during or after ejaculation. There are several possible causes of ejaculation pain, such as infection of the prostate gland, urinary tract or testicle, stones in the urinary tract, prostate enlargement which is a common age-related enlargement, side effects of certain medications or neurological causes. Other causes can be psychological, such as anxiety, depression, stress or other psychological problems.
Tight foreskin
Tight foreskin, also called phimosis, means that the foreskin cannot be pulled back over the glans properly and easily after puberty. This can cause problems such as difficulty maintaining hygiene, pain or discomfort during sex, the foreskin becomes red and swollen, and difficulty urinating. The foreskin can be widened through masturbation, but it should not hurt as small cracks can occur in the skin, which in turn can form scars and thus make it difficult to pull the foreskin back. A common treatment for tight foreskin is to apply a stronger cortisone ointment that makes the skin a little thinner and therefore easier to stretch. During treatment with cortisone ointment, the foreskin should be stretched by pulling it back and forth slowly so that there is no risk of cracking. If treatment with ointment does not produce sufficient results, surgery may be the next step in which all or part of the foreskin is removed.
Short string on penis
A short string on the penis, also called a short frenulum, means that the string that is attached to the underside of the glans and in the foreskin is perceived as short. Since it is not stretchable, it can lead to certain problems and discomfort, especially during sexual activity. It can cause pain or small tears can occur. It is not dangerous for the string to break. When the string heals, it usually becomes a little longer and then becomes less tense.
Testicular torsion
Testicular torsion is an emergency condition that occurs when the testicle rotates and twists around its own blood supply. This twisting can block blood flow to the testicle, which can lead to serious complications if not treated quickly. The pain may come on suddenly and be one-sided, but it can also be diffuse and come and go. Vomiting and local swelling may occur. It can often be difficult to determine whether the pain is in the scrotum, perineum, groin or lower abdomen. If you suspect testicular torsion, you should always seek emergency care.
For anyone suffering from any form of pain in the lower abdomen, it is a good idea to first see a doctor for an examination and investigation of the symptoms.
Even if the cause of the pain problem is found and medical treatment is initiated, it is not uncommon for the pain to persist. It is also common for the cause of the pain problem to not be explained by medical reasons. The pain can then be caused by several factors such as fear of pain, muscle tension, reduced desire, relationship problems, previous sexual experiences. Counseling is almost always needed.
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