A variant of the norm are considered a short nagging pain caused by uterine contractions. If the pain does not cause severe discomfort and appear irregularly, there is no cause for concern. The belly may be sore after the first sexual contact. Strong and prolonged pain is a suspicious symptom, which is recommended to consult a doctor.
Such pain can be caused by a variety of factors, ranging from uncomfortable positions during sex, to serious inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs.
How to determine the cause?
In order to understand what caused the soreness, it is necessary to localize the painful part. Most often, severe pain after sex are associated with an inflammatory process in the urogenital system. Pain in the lower abdomen can be associated with inflammation of the appendages and cervical adhesions or benign growths in the ovaries. Acute inflammation requires immediate treatment. Otherwise, the inflammation goes into a chronic form, and the discomfort will remain for a long time.
Unpleasant sensations in the vagina and the vestibule are also a cause of genitourinary infections and sexually transmitted diseases. When the pain in the vagina must be tested for sexually transmitted infections and conduct a bacteriological culture of smear: sometimes pain causes regular yeast infections.
Threat to cause pain could be endometriosis. At the slightest suspicion of endometriosis should consult a doctor and conduct a comprehensive examination.
In the case of severe cervical erosion penis, penetrate, irritate and cause the woman pain and discomfort. If a woman suffers from erosion, pain can persist long after sexual intercourse.
If after intercourse, the woman feels not only abdominal pain but also a burning sensation during urination, most likely in the bladder infected, and you need to contact the urologist for the treatment of cystitis.
When you need emergency help?
Threat signal – abdominal pain after sex during pregnancy. If the pain is colicky and is accompanied by increased tone of the uterus, in a medical emergency. Such a condition can threaten the expectant mother miscarriage.
Also, do not hesitate to call doctor if severe pain is accompanied by bleeding. Sharp pains and spotting can be signs of polyps, cancer of the cervix, rupture of ovarian cysts, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, fibrosis. Any internal bleeding represent a serious danger to the health and life of women, therefore, the appearance of blood you need to call emergency.