Dyspareunia: Diagnosis & Tests (Painful Sexual Intercourse, Pain with Intercourse)

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Alternate Names : Painful Sexual Intercourse, Pain with Intercourse

A medical history and pelvic examination will help to determine the cause of dyspareunia. The following tests or procedures may be used:

visual inspection and touching of the reproductive organs.

cervical cultures to rule out infections.

ultrasound.

laparoscopy.

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Author: Eva Martin, MD
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 05/02/01

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