The incidence of painful ejaculation among men age 50 years and older ranges from 1.0 to 6.7 percent. Among these disorders, painful ejaculation is the only ejaculatory condition where the pain is the main complaint. This article describes the etiology, diagnosis and treatment modalities of Dyspareunia. Dyspareunia is pain associated with sexual intercourse. This term is most often used in connection with female sexual dysfunction. However, a small subset of the male population also suffers from dyspareunia.
Male dyspareunia has been subject to significantly less research compared to its female counterpart. Male dyspareunia is a major life issue for afflicted patients and their partners. The clinician must realize the uncomfortable and often embarrassing nature of this condition. A detailed history and physical examination will lead to proper diagnosis and management. Etiology Of…
