Pain during intercourse, also called dyspareunia, describes a painful experience during intercourse due to physical changes during the menopause, such as onset of vulvovaginal atrophy, or other psychological factors.
Most likely, women experience a loss of vaginal hydration which causes pain during the sexual act. Other reasons can be body changes after birth or general tissue damage.
When dyspareunia is connected to vulvovaginal atrophy, the walls of the vagina result thinned, fragile and non-elastic. This causes pain during sexual intercourse, which often leads to a lack of libido and feelings of discomfort in intimate situations with the partner.
It is very important to understand the causes of dyspareunia in order to evaluate which kind of therapy is more appropriate. In many cases, the juliet laser treatment can help to relief the pain and regain a satisfying sexual life.