What Could Cause Slight Pain With Pressure At The Top Of My Vagina Only During Intercourse?

Posted on Sat, 18 Aug 2018

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Question : recently noticed a slight pain/pressure at the top of my vagina only during intercourse, any ideas of what this might be?

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Rule out any infection

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

If there is no swelling or redness you can ignore.
If pain increases you may need a direct check up.
Also, rule out any urinary infection.

Hope my answer helps you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (8 hours later)

if I book for a smear test would that clear up that issue?

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Smear test may not help

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Smear test may not help for the pain above vagina. Internal examination by a gynecologist will help you.
Do you have any other symptoms?

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (5 hours later)

no other symptoms

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wait and decide

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

If there is pain only during sex it could be inadequate lubrication. You can try some lubricating gels.
If no other symptoms and the pain is not increasing you can wait and watch. If not, get a gynecological checkup.

Hope you are convinced.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana