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, tra ...