Can trauma, stress or anxiety contribute to pain with sex?
pain location matters surface and deep causes differ persistent pain needs review Women’s Health Clinic FAQ Can trauma, stress or anxiety contribute to pain with sex?…
Moisturisers vs lubricants—what’s the difference for comfort?
start with the basics use products for the right job escalate if symptoms persist Women’s Health Clinic FAQ Moisturisers vs lubricants—what’s the difference for comfort? Moisturisers…
How is painful sex assessed—what happens in a consultation?
history leads the pathway tests are selective consent still matters Women’s Health Clinic FAQ How is painful sex assessed—what happens in a consultation? A painful-sex consultation…
Pain after sex rather than during—what could that indicate?
pain location matters surface and deep causes differ persistent pain needs review Women’s Health Clinic FAQ Pain after sex rather than during—what could that indicate? Pain…
Pain at the vaginal opening—what diagnoses are considered?
pain location matters surface causes differ from deep causes persistent pain needs review Women’s Health Clinic FAQ Pain at the vaginal opening—what diagnoses are considered? Pain…
Recurrent thrush or BV vs pain—how do I tell?
discharge gives clues pain is not always infection swabs can help Women’s Health Clinic FAQ Recurrent thrush or BV vs pain—how do I tell? Thrush and…
Signs of pelvic floor overactivity—how is it treated?
relaxation matters too muscle guarding is real therapy should be structured Women’s Health Clinic FAQ Signs of pelvic floor overactivity—how is it treated? Pelvic-floor overactivity usually…
What is psychosexual therapy and who might benefit?
What is psychosexual therapy and who might benefit? Psychosexual therapy is a specialised form of talking therapy that addresses the psychological, emotional, and relational aspects of…
What are red-flag symptoms that need urgent review?
severity matters bleeding changes priority do not sit on red flags Women’s Health Clinic FAQ What are red-flag symptoms that need urgent review? Red flags are…
Safe options for pain while breastfeeding (low oestrogen state)?
lactation changes the context non-hormonal care comes first persisting pain still needs review Women’s Health Clinic FAQ Safe options for pain while breastfeeding (low oestrogen state)?…
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