Insights into Dyspareunia: From Diagnosis to Multimodal Treatment Approaches

• DOI: 10.12775/qs.2024.17.53126
• Publication Date: 2024-07-23T15:53:34Z
• Authors: Klaudia Kołodziej; Dominika Mańdziuk; Patrycja Niewinna; Przemysław Zaroda; Paweł Dąda; Paweł Pawlik; Wojciech Kołodziej; Michał Żuchowski; Jakub Wawrzkowicz; Monika Korga
• Keywords: Multimodal therapy

Introduction and Purpose: Dyspareunia is a sexual disorder associated with pain in women. It refers to related intercourse. Pain can occur during penetration attempts, penetration, intercourse, shortly after penetration. Studies conducted the United States indicate that problem of intercourse affects as much 10-20% [1] In Poland, this number estimated be around 13%.[1] The aim review delve into existing literature on diagnosis dyspareunia women raise awareness its extensive nature, emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach patient care. A Brief Description State Knowledge: etiology multifactorial may arise from pathological changes vulva vagina, inflammatory changes, contact irritations, well vulvar conditions such lichen sclerosus flat. [3] Additionally, hormonal pelvic floor injuries, postpartum gynecological procedures also play significant role. Psychological factors trauma, anxiety, depression are important [4]. Conclusions: condition significantly quality life various ways, thus necessitating effective therapeutic approaches. Collaboration among diverse specialists gynecologists, sexologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, physiotherapists crucial. Further research focusing multimodal strategies needed effectively tailor treatments mitigate systemic effects chronic pain.