His and Her Health

Hi Everyone,

I was wondering if I could get some help with something. So about a year ago I started experiencing vaginal pain during intercourse and it is getting more severe. I can't even have sex hardly anymore. When I do, it's very uncomfortable for me. I went to my family doctor and he said there was scar tissue right at the opening front wall and an issue with my pubic bone. He referred me to a gynecologist and when I went he said that it was either vestibulitis or a psychological issue due to abuse when I was younger. Now I am sure it is not psychological (be aware that the gynecologist told me he didn't have much experience in this area). I thought it could be vestibulitis as well but it looks as though the pain occurs more in the posterior region of the vagina. I have what appears to be a scar that is about an inch in length. It is when I push on this scar that there is the most pain. I think this scar was caused by a tear during sex about a year ago and there was bleeding but thought nothing of it at the time. The gynecologist told me that I was "anatomically fine" and he didn't see anything, no scar, no damage. If my family doctor, and my boyfriend can see it, then I don't understand why he couldn't. So he gave me some Xylocaine gel to put on it before sex and he told me to use a vibrator to get it dilated. None of these things have worked. Does anyone know what I can do about this??

Thank you!

Yorbett, Sounds like Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy should be the next step. This type of PT can evaluate the muscles within the pelvis, those that are touched during a gyn exam, sex etc. This type of PT can help release scar tissue or any other tension in those muscles. They can also help you use a dilator as well as other pelvic/hip/leg stretches.
Of course seeing a vulvar specialists can also be a good idea to get a diagnosis if it is vestibulitis or not.
Hope this helps!