Painful Intercourse?

Question

I'm 32 years old, and I've not been able to have intercourse for about six years now because every time I try it hurts really bad. I broke down and went to have a pap exam and it also hurt so bad that I could hardly stand it (and I hurt inside for a week after). The test results came back clear, though they said I had a severe infection. I was prescribed two different antibiotics. This caused the constant internal pain to lessen, but when I tried to have sex, it hurt, just as always. Is the pain now caused by lingering infection, or from lack of sexual activity? Also, has anyone else out there heard of similar problems, or know what this is? Unfortunately I haven't been told by my doctor what the infection was exactly, or what caused it, though kidney stones (or other renal problems) have been ruled out, and I don't have a urinary tract infection at all.

Answer 1

my wife is 34 and she experiences the same symptoms. sometimes, right in the middle of sex, she suddenly feels pain so we stop. sometimes, she feels the pain right after orgasm. it can be very disturbing for both of us because it is not healthy for our sex life plus the fact that she feels pain is a sign of an abnormality.
You have not mentioned if ever your sexual urge has been reduced or not. if yes, then that is a sign which you should be alerted of.
I am not an expert but i believe you may have hormonal problems. This usually occurs with women are physically unhealthy. "Unhealthy" here means improper diet, insufficient exercise plus other possibilities. try to abstain from sex until such time that your private doesn't hurt anymore. also, remember to always maintain proper hygiene. the sensitivity of your vagina can be very disturbing that's why you should consult an expert. but since you've already done that, try getting a second, third, fourth opinion until such time that the source or cause of the pain is determined. maybe the pain will go away if the infection is cured, but your doctor should have elaborated more on explaining to you the infection you have. it is his obligation to do so. you paid him/her well to cure you, his/hes services should be worth your money. it could be a fungal infection.... does it itch like hell too?
anyway, whatever it is, it'll get cured, you'll have to be more patient. there is nothing really wrong with you, that modern medicine can't cure. good luck and take care!!!!

Answer 2

It's probably a really bad Candidiasis infection. (Yeast infection)

If left untreated, it can actually do damage.

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/candidiasis_yeast_infection/article_em.htm

You need to make sure you're taking your antibiotics, both pill and vaginally. Take them to completion, and lay off the sex until you're healed. Make sure you're also keeping very clean during this time.

I've had a fairly bad infection once, I think I let it go for about a year.. and just dealt with it. It was very stupid to do that. Once I cleared up, though, things are great.

Even if you're off sex for a while it shouldn't hurt starting back up again. Maybe a bit of "pressure" and "newness" but no hurting.

I would suggest seeing a different doctor, because it sounds like you're uncomfortable with your results. And don't be embarrassed to talk to your doctor about anything. That's what they're there for.

Answer 3

I can think of a couple of possiblities. First, you could either still have an infection or have some scarring from the infection that is causing the pain to remain. Also, there is a condition called endometriosis that can cause painful intercourse in some women. It is often accompanied by severe menstrual cramps, but symptoms can vary widely from woman to woman. My advice would be to go back to your doc and be very direct about the amount of pain you are having. It is NOT normal to experience pain so bad that you are unable to participate in and enjoy sex! Just be up front with your doc....he/she hears this stuff every day, so don't feel embarrassed to give details.

Answer 4

I have the same problem as you do while i have sex i have a very terrible pain but mine is because i had have yeast infection for almost 5 years. This problem causes the pain inside me. It goes away sometimes with some pills the doctor give me but if the infection doesn't go away the pain is not going to go either.

Answer 5

I dont know alot about the infection part, but i do know that sometimes you can use a simple lubricant before you have intercourse to lessen any pain. KY jelly works really great, and dont be grossed out, but so does saliva. You may also be sore when you try because it sounds like you dont have sex on a regular basis. This may sound hard to do, but try to relax before you have sex, and foreplay may help you also. You also could get a second opinion from the infection. Try seeing an OBGYN. They know alot more in that department.

Answer 6

see a different doctor, one that will tell you exactly what is wrong and how they can help it. If it still hurts to have sex in the same way as before, it is most likely you still have the infection, and this could be really bad, esp. if you want to have children later. infections spread, and more than likely this one would spread inside. lack of sexual activity wouldn't be more painful than your first time, so i wouldn't worry about keeping up on sex and would worry about having this taken care of. your health is more important than sex, isn't it?

Answer 7

Well a lingering infection is a cold,runny nose,etc.
It could be that u are not having sex.Cause if you are not having sex,than when something goes in there yes,i will hurt.So the pain is coming from u not having sex.Also u need to see another doctor for another answer.

Answer 8

Your tissue may be thinning some cause minor rips and tears when you try to have sex. See your doc and get more help for this. Also you may need to work on stretching your vagina so try inserting first one finger and then work up to two fingers and then three fingers before you even attempt to have sex again. You already realize you let this go to long without getting it checked so now keep seeing the doc until he gets things back in working order for you.

Answer 9

Maybe your partner needs to warm you up a little more before insertion. I'd recommend oral, but you say you've had infections so it probably smells too bad to go down on. Try some K-Y it works wonders.

Answer 10

Your doctor didn't suggest endomitriosis? Sounds like he/she was only interested in writing you a script and getting you out of there. I suggest seeing another doctor and say to her, 'I don't just want a prescription, I want to get to the bottom of this and fix it'.
Good luck.