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Parsons Green
3rd Floor Brigade House
8 Parsons Green
London
SW6 4TN
Queen's Park
2nd Floor
105-109 Salusbury Road
London
NW6 6RG
Jesse's House
8-10 Heathmans Road
Parsons Green
London
SW6 4TJ
Sexual Pain (Dyspareunia)
Dyspareunia is the term for persistent or recurrent pain during or after intercourse, occurring in or around the genitals. It can stem from various factors like pelvic floor muscle tension, medical conditions, or past surgeries.
What We Treat: Sexual Pain (Dyspareunia) in Women
Causes of Dyspareunia in Women (Painful Intercourse)
Painful intercourse (dyspareunia) in women can arise from many underlying causes, including:
- vulvodynia: chronic vulvar pain characterised by burning, stinging, or heightened sensitivity, often during sexual activity or sitting
- vaginismus: involuntary pelvic floor muscle spasms causing pain or difficulty with penetration
- overactive pelvic floor muscles: tension in pelvic muscles can make intercourse painful
- endometriosis: Tissue growth outside the uterus, leading to deep pelvic pain
- fibroids & ovarian cysts: growths that may cause discomfort during sex
- cystitis & interstitial cystitis: bladder inflammation leading to pain during intercourse
- pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): Infection of reproductive organs causing pain
- prolapse: pelvic organ prolapse that causes pressure and pain during sex
Our specially trained pelvic health physiotherapists are skilled at diagnosing the root cause of your pain and developing personalised treatment plans to restore your comfort and improve your sexual health.
Treatment Options for Dyspareunia
Our pelvic health physiotherapists provide thorough assessments and individualized treatment plans to address sexual pain and improve your quality of life. Treatment may include:
- manual therapy: to release pelvic floor tension and restore function
- pelvic floor down-training & stretches: exercises and stretches to help relax the pelvic floor muscles
- breathing & relaxation exercises: to reduce tension and pain
- prescriptive exercises: designed to alleviate pain and prevent recurrence
- pain management: referral to additional specialists or pain management strategies if necessary
- referral to other trusted professionals: access to psychosocial counsellors or specialists for a comprehensive, collaborative care approach
At LETO our team focus on identifying the root cause of your pain to provide effective, personalised treatment, helping you regain your sexual health and overall well-being.
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