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writes:I'm having a problem with sex. My boyfriend and I have sex usually 2-3 times a week, but over the last few months we've been doing it less. This is because I have been experiencing some pain during intercourse since March. It's like a dull aching, sort of nauseating sometimes, that's in my lower abdomen. It feels like it's in my bowels or rectum, and also other parts too, but I can't really define them. When I'm on top the pain is significantly decreased, almost gone, but when we're missionary or anything with him on top it hurts again. As soon as his penis is out of me I feel SO much better; the relief is like entering paradise! I know that the pain isn't because of lack of lubrication, because it doesn't feel like that, and it's not lack of foreplay either. I know because we used to just jump right in all the time when I wasn't in the mood yet and it was fine. I think I have this pain because I have endometriosis. The pain with sex only occurs at certain parts of my cycle, like from one and half weeks after my period until the next one. This gives me a very narrow time frame in which to have pleasurable sex. I already take birth control pills to treat my endo, but I think it's getting worse. I really don't know what to do. I'm thinking about taking some ibuprofen an hour before intercourse but I don't know if it will really help. Has anyone else dealt with this? Are there any suggestions? Please help!
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reader, kate296  +, writes (29 September 2008):
not too sure what to tell you, Im having around the same problem, pain in the lower abdominal region, Ive already had a baby, it might be because youve gotten too rough with the intimacy, might be too frequent or something elce, Ive got an appointment with my doctor nov. 06 ill try to write back with what he says if it will be any help.
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reader, anonymous, writes (17 July 2008): Hi
Sorry to hear about this I understand how upsetting it can be because Im trying to find answers on the internet about pain during sex too. I don't think my problem is the same as yours though. I would however strongly recommend that you go to the doctors. The kind of pain you are describing can be caused by lots of things and many of them can not be easily resolved without seeing a doctor. I don't want to scare you but its also important that you rule out the chance of an infection. I was diagnosed with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease a few years ago. This is caused by an infection and can cause abdominal pain. It is easily treated but if it is left untreated it can lead to fertility problems. This is not something you want to risk. I think you should try and find some way of seeing a doctor so that you can clear your problem and put your mind at rest.
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reader, MTRyan +, writes (29 June 2008):
 try going to a free clinic near your town just to at least an opinion.
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reader, anonymous, writes (29 June 2008): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionI'd love to go to a doctor, but there's absolutely no way I could afford it. I live in the US where health care is outrageously expensive. I have no health insurance and no income because I am a student. Endo can be treated with laser surgery but I've heard from other women that it usually just grows back...plus I can't afford it anyway.
So a doctor is really my only hope?
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reader, MTRyan +, writes (29 June 2008):
I know im a man and all but my older sister recently had this problem also. it turned out that she had a cist (not sure i spelled that right) on one of her overies. she had to get it removed. her boyfriend told me that when the were having sex he felt like he was hitting something and that she felt the same way. i would agree with oconnor and suggest going to see a gynecologist about this problem. if it is a cist then letting this go too long could be dangerous. i hope for all the best for you. and i hope you find the answers your looking for.
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reader, O Connor  +, writes (28 June 2008):
 ok so you think you have endo, you take the pill to take care of it - have you even gone to a doctor? no offence or anything, but with something like this, you shouldnt be looking for advice on a website like this - you should be visiting your GP!! However, I have sometimes had pain too - a pain that kind of feels like the penis is banging against something in my abdomen - whether that is similar to yours i dont know, but it only occurs with some positions. however, i would still advise you to go to your GP and get checked out, because ibuprofen is only going to suppress the pain not get rid of wats causing it.
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