Dyspareunia

This condition is treated in the Gynaecology clinic.

Pre-referral work-up

History

All referrals should comply with referral standards and include in particular:

• Details of symptoms - superficial or deep, acute or chronic
• Details of examination findings

Tests

• Pelvic ultrasound - for deep dyspareunia
• Swabs for infection, including herpes recent onset

Interim/GP management

To refer a patient with this condition, please see the Gynaecology clinic page for the full referral process and templates.

If superficial make sure that patient does not have a vaginal infection especially if symptoms are recent onset.

Consider physio referral if vaginismus is suspected.

Note: Women who have been sexually assaulted may present with dyspareunia and need to be questioned sensitively.

For more information please see the HealthPathways Tasmania website.

Availability

North

Launceston General Hospital (Level 5)
Phone:  1300 977 694
Fax: 03 6777 5214

North West

North West Regional Hospital
Phone: 6493 6300
Fax: 6464 1928

Mersey Community Hospital
Phone: 1800 636 455 
Fax: 6441 5928

South

Wellington Clinics (Level 8)
Phone: 03 6166 0000
Fax: 03 6173 0473