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01-08-2006 | Editorial

Editorial: partner dyspareunia (hispareunia)

Author: Linda Brubaker

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 4/2006

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Pelvic surgeons have long recognized the risk of iatrogenic dyspareunia following reconstructive vaginal surgery. But now, a new clinical entity has appeared—partner dyspareunia—or shall we call it “hispareunia”. This phenomenon is seen in entirely asymptomatic women who seek treatment because their male partner has experienced surprising, sudden, and sometimes excruciating pain during intercourse. Pelvic examination typically reveals an exposed mesh in the vagina—sometimes with a relatively sharp edge. Partners have reported penile laceration and bleeding following intercourse. …

Title: Editorial: partner dyspareunia (hispareunia)
Author: Linda Brubaker
Publication date: 01-08-2006
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 4/2006
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-006-0097-7

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