Pain after sex rather than during—what could that indicate?
Pain after sex rather than during—what could that indicate? Pain that appears after sex—rather than during penetration or thrusting—is often linked to pelvic floor muscle tension,…
Pain at the vaginal opening—what diagnoses are considered?
Pain at the Vaginal Opening—What Diagnoses Are Considered? Pain at the vaginal opening—clinically known as introital pain or superficial dyspareunia—can arise from multiple causes including hormonal…
How do you discuss expectations and consent for sexual function procedures?
How do you discuss expectations and consent for sexual function procedures? Discussing expectations and consent for sexual function procedures requires a structured, patient-centred conversation that covers…
How many sessions are typical and what is the downtime?
How many sessions are typical and what is the downtime? Most regenerative vaginal wellness protocols involve between 2 to 3 treatment sessions, spaced 4 to 6…
How many sessions and how long do results last?
How many sessions are needed for regenerative vaginal treatments and how long do results last? Most regenerative vaginal wellness treatments require an initial course of 2–3…
Is it okay to pause penetrative sex while I recover?
Is it okay to pause penetrative sex while I recover? Yes, absolutely. Pausing penetrative sex while you recover from vaginal pain, trauma, or treatment is not…
Recurrent thrush or BV vs pain—how do I tell?
Recurrent thrush or BV vs pain—how do I tell? Recurrent thrush (candidiasis) and bacterial vaginosis (BV) typically cause itching, discharge, and odour, whereas vaginal pain—especially during…
Safe options for pain while breastfeeding (low oestrogen state)?
What are safe pain relief options while breastfeeding in a low oestrogen state? Breastfeeding naturally suppresses oestrogen, which can cause vaginal dryness, painful sex, joint aches,…
What does NICE say about energy devices and sexual function symptoms?
What does NICE say about energy devices and sexual function symptoms? NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) has issued specific guidance on vaginal energy-based…
Tampon pain—does it predict vaginismus or vestibulodynia?
Tampon Pain—Does It Predict Vaginismus or Vestibulodynia? Pain when inserting or removing tampons is not normal and can signal an underlying pelvic health condition. While it…
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