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Pain during sex
Conditions
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Lower abdominal pain
- Pain when passing urine
- Bleeding between periods
- Difficulty passing urine
- Vaginal bleeding after sex
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Chlamydia.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Ovarian cyst
An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops on a woman’s ovary.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Bloated stomach
- Pain in the pelvic region
- Lower abdominal pain
- Pain during sex
- Heavy periods
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Ovarian cyst.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a bacterial infection of the female upper genital tract, including the womb, fallopian tubes and ovaries.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Vaginal bleeding after sex
- Painful periods or menstruation
- Bleeding between periods
- Heavy periods
- Difficulty passing urine
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Vaginismus
Vaginismus is when the muscles around the vagina tighten involuntarily whenever there is an attempt to penetrate it.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Lower sex drive
- Pain in vagina
- Fear of sex
- Pain during sex
- Anxiety
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Vaginismus.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Important: If you have these symptoms, they may be unrelated to any of these conditions listed. If you are concerned about your symptoms then you should see a doctor.
