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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Definition Of Dyspareunia

FDA approves Premarin cream for new use

November 17, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the hormone-replacing cream Premarin for a new use, according to its maker. Premarin cream can now be used to treat dyspareunia, which causes deterioration of vaginal tissue in some postmenopausal women and can cause painful sexual intercourse. According to Wyeth, the FDA's approval was based on a clinical trial in which women who used Premarin Vaginal Cream had significantly improved dyspareunia symptoms compared with those given a placeb... Read more »

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It Hurts, Burns, Can't Think About Sex....Help!!
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...Soreness itching Stinging Rawness Painful intercourse (dyspareunia) Throbbing The pain can be... Read more »

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Health Guide

Sexual intercourse: painful
...intercourse is ongoing, you could lose interest in any sexual activity. The medical term for this is dyspareunia. Alternative Names Painful sexual intercourse; Dyspareunia ... Read more »
When Sex Hurts
...Adelaide Nardone, M.D., a gynecologist in private practice in Mount Kisco, NY. Painful intercourse, or dyspareunia, is quite common, and there are numerous factors that may contribute to the... Read more »
Vaginismus
...history and complete physical exam is important to rule out other causes of pain with sexual intercourse (dyspareunia). Read more »
The Prevalence and Types of Sexual Dysfunction in People With Cancer
...with cancer are loss of desire for sexual activity in men and women, erectile dysfunction in men, and dyspareunia (pain with intercourse) in women. Men may also experience anejaculation (absence... Read more »
Cervicitis
...(long-term) cervicitis may develop and persist for months to years. Cervicitis may be a causative factor in dyspareunia (pain with intercourse). Calling your health care provider Call... Read more »

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