Archive for the 'Pelvic Pain' Category

Ask Dr. Deb..Pain with Intercourse and Spina Bifida

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

Dr. Deb,

I am a Spina Bifida patient, and have had 8 back operations as a result. I haven’t been sexually active in quite sometime; but in the past I have noticed major pain during intercourse. I have a throbbing pain and burning sensation that continues after intercourse especially if Orgasm happens. I do not know the cause because I have not tested positive for any STDs. I wanted to know if my nerve damage could be the problem?

Tarah

 

Dear  Tarah,

Pain with intercourse is known as dyspareunia. Some women have pain deep inside where their pelvic organs are, inside the vagina called vaginismus or just on the outside which is called the vulvadynia. (more…)

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Ask Dr Deb…Painful Ovarian Cyst

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

I have a question. I am 16 years old and three years ago I suffered from a large ovarian cyst that was large enough to land me in the emergency room, then on bedrest for about two weeks. It was difficult to walk during that time, and I was treated by taking the Pill. I gradually came off of the pill, but I have concerns about my future health. The cyst was large enough that it bled and it’s still a little sensitive in that area around ovulation. Will this affect my ability to concieve in the future? Is there a chance the cyst will return? Are there any other medical problems that I might be more at risk of because of such a large cyst?

Hannah

 

Dear Hannah,

First I want to reassure you that cysts are super common and in fact every month your ovary creates a small cyst when you ovulate or release an egg. Sometimes fluid or blood collects and they can be REALLY PAINFUL, (as you found out!) Some women get a pain like you describe every month when they ovulate which we call MIttelschmertz. (more…)

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