In women having normal sexual relation, the hymen is absent. Causes of Dyspareunia The pain of dyspareunia as suffered by a woman may have various causative factors. Most of them can be detected early and treated successfully resulting into a normal, enjoyable sexual intercourse. The defects are easily detected and if needed surgically corrected. The labia may be fused because of congenital anomaly or scarring following infection of labia.
Surgical separation is possible in such a case.
Also, an intact hymen causing dyspareunia can be excised. Infection of the vagina, also known as vaginitis is another common problem. Bacteria, protozoa or virus can cause the infection. There is soreness, itching and it is painful during sex. The male partner may complain of irritation and burning at the tip of his penis following the sexual act.