How to maintain progress after dyspareunia treatment?
Maintaining progress after dyspareunia treatment involves ongoing pelvic floor care, communication with partners, managing stress, and attending follow-ups with healthcare professionals as needed.
Detailed Medical Explanation
Daily or regular pelvic floor exercises, use of lubricants and moisturisers if needed, addressing stressors, and keeping an open dialogue with healthcare teams help prevent recurrence. Revisiting physiotherapy or counselling after major life changes (e.g. menopause, pregnancy, relationship stress) is beneficial. NHS: Painful Sex.
Clinical Context
Proactive management and self-care help ensure long-lasting results. Don’t hesitate to seek support for new symptoms.
Evidence-Based Approaches
NHS and international guidelines advise periodic review and a personalised plan for lasting dyspareunia recovery. Clinic: Pelvic Physiotherapy.