Medical articles of Dyspareunia

16/04/2026
Dr Tilottama Nandy
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Vulval disease: symptoms, causes and when to see a specialist
Vulval disease is a broad term used to describe a range of conditions affecting the external female genital area. Although common, many women feel uncomfortable discussing symptoms, which can delay diagnosis and treatment.
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05/10/2022
Dr Ahmed Elgheriany
Consultant gynaecologist and fertility specialist
Ask an expert: What are the early signs of endometriosis?
Highly respected consultant gynaecologist and fertility specialist Dr Ahmed Elgheriany explains the causes of endometriosis and the symptoms to look out for in this informative guide to the condition.
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27/11/2018
Mr Paul Carter
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dyspareunia; when sexual intercourse hurts.
Dyspareunia (pronounced dis-par-oo-nee-ar) is the medical term for difficult/painful sexual intercourse. This condition affects 10-20% women at some point in their lives. We asked our gynaecologist Mr Paul Carter about dyspareunia, how to tackle it and what causes it in the first place.
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23/08/2018
Dr Anusha Dias
Sexual and reproductive healthcare and psychosexual medicine
What is vaginismus, what causes it and how can it be treated?
Dr Anusha Dias is a leading obstetrician and gynaecologist and an expert in vaginismus. Vaginismus is a painful condition in which the vaginal muscles contract when anticipating pain. This can be make sex very painful for women. Here Dr Dias explains how it can be treated.