Pain during sex can happen for many reasons, ranging from physical conditions to emotional concerns. Medicines or other therapies may help.
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Celiac disease
In this digestive condition, gluten in food damages the small intestine, making it hard to absorb nutrients and causing a variety of symptoms.
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Female infertility
Learn about infertility in women, including possible causes, what tests might be needed and fertility treatments available to help with getting pregnant.
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Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Learn about this possible complication of fertility treatments and how to recognize when you need to contact your care team.
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Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS)
Polycystic ovaries, hormone imbalance and irregular periods are telltale signs of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome. Find out about treatments.
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Uterine polyps
Tissue growths inside the uterus can cause abnormal uterine bleeding or infertility. Learn about tests and treatment.
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Central nervous system vascular malformations
Several types of this condition affect the blood vessels in the brain or spinal cord.
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Peptic ulcer
A dull or burning pain in the stomach could be a peptic ulcer. Find out more about this common, treatable digestive condition.
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Blood in urine (hematuria)
Lots of things can cause bloody urine. Some are serious problems, and others are harmless. Find out why it's always important to get a checkup.
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Sclerosing mesenteritis
Sclerosing mesenteritis is an uncommon condition that forms scar tissue in the belly. Learn about diagnosis and treatments.
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Myofascial pain syndrome
In this condition, pressure on certain points in the muscles, called trigger points, can cause ongoing muscle pain.
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TEN
Learn more about the causes, symptoms, treatment and risks of this life-threatening, rare skin disorder, also called toxic epidermal necrolysis.