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Sex is painful – is it making the endometriosis worse?

Pain during or after intercourse is one of the symptoms of endometriosis.  Having sex shouldn’t make the condition worse – but it could temporarily increase your pain. By talking with your doctor, you can both agree to explore courses of treatment which may help to alleviate this symptom. Being open and honest with your partner and communicating how you both feel, both physically and emotionally should help you both to understand what is happening. Please visit http://www.endometriosis.org for a useful article on painful sex and how to tackle some of the issues regarding painful intercourse.


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