A variety of conditions can give rise to the perception of painful sexual intercourse
in women with pelvic pain. Female sexual dysfunction may stem from psychological,
medical such as endocrinological disturbances, and gynecological pathologies. This
article provides a discussion of various conditions, offering diagnostic and therapeutic
measures to consider in women with pelvic pain experiencing sexual dysfunction. Treatment
and management options are also reviewed.
Keywords
sexual dysfunction - pelvic pain - painful sex - female sexual dysfunction