Why Do I Experience Lower Abdominal Pain After Sex?

Emergency Medicine, Holy Name Medical Center

Supervised by Tomas Diaz, MD

Common causes of lower abdominal pain after sex can differ for men and women.

Explanation

For women, lower abdominal pain after sex may be due to several factors including the position during intercourse, deep penetration that causes contact with the cervix, or underlying conditions like endometriosis or uterine fibroids. Men can also experience lower abdominal pain after sex, usually due to muscle strain or prostate-related issues. Sexually transmitted infections can cause pain in both men and women. Other infections like urinary tract infections (UTIs) and yeast infections may also cause pain during or after intercourse. If you consistently notice pain after sex or if you experience pain after sex that does not go away, it is important to talk with a healthcare provider.

(References)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK280/
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