Dyspareunie // SOLEN

Urologie pro praxi 3/2024

Dyspareunia

Dyspareunia is defined as painful sexual intercourse. It can have a significant impact on partner relationships and the overall quality of life of affected women. This article reviews the current knowledge regarding the definition, prevalence, diagnosis and treatment of dyspareunia. It summarizes key information on current knowledge about dyspareunia and provides an essential foundation for clinical practice in sexual health.

Keywords: dyspareunia, pain during sexual intercourse, lichen planus, lichen simplex, lichen sclerosus, endometriosis, sexual abuse, vulvitis, vulvovaginitis.