How are sexual pain disorders diagnosed?

How are sexual pain disorders diagnosed?

Jennifer Berman (Director, Berman Women's Wellness Center) gives expert video advice on: When should a woman see a doctor about painful sex?; How are sexual pain disorders diagnosed?; How is female 'sexual pain disorder' treated? and more...

Sexual pain disorders are diagnosed a lot by history because it depends . . . sexual pain can be due to an infection. Sexual pain can be due to inflammation and irritation. Sexual pain can be due to spasm of the pelvic floor muscles. Sexual pain can be due to endometriosis or fibroids or problems with the uterus. So it really is diagnosed through history and physical exam.