Diagnostic Tests for Painful intercourse

Diagnostic Test list for Painful intercourse:

The list of diagnostic tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Painful intercourse includes:

• Physical examination
  • Examine genital area and note the features of any sores - e.g. ulcer, lump.
  • Vaginal speculum examination to observe any discharge and lesions within the vagina and to allow swabs to be taken
  • Manual vaginal examination to examine for masses, tenderness or enlarged uterus. If a mass around the ovaries or fallopian tubes is felt may suggest salpingo-oophoritis (infection of the ovaries and fallopian tubes), endometriosis with a cyst, malignancy ovarian tumor or ectopic pregnancy
  • Rectal examination to detect hemorrhoids, anal fissures and severe constipation which may cause painful intercourse
• Blood tests
  • Full blood count and ESR
  • Pregnancy test, if suspected
  • Tumor markers such as CA 125, HCG and alpha fetoprotein may assist in diagnosis and management of malignant ovarian tumor
• Urine tests
  • Urinalysis to detect cystitis or bladder stone
  • Urine microscopy and culture
  • Urine pcr to detect Chlamydia and gonorrhea
• Radiological investigations
  • Pelvic ultrasound, if there is a pelvic mass found on physical examination or if suspect ectopic pregnancy
• Vaginal swab for microscopy and culture
• Swab of cervical canal and rectum for microscopy and culture to test for gonorrhea and Chlamydia may also be necessary
• Swab and culture the base of any genital lesions - to diagnose genital herpes, syphilitic ulcer, Chancroid (Haemphilus ducreyi).
• Pap smear
• Biopsy of the vulval skin, if suspect vulval dystrophy, dermatitis, psoriasis, lichen simplex chronicus or vulval cancer
• Laparoscopy may be needed
• Exploratory laparotomy may be the only way to make a diagnosis in the case of a pelvic mass

Home Diagnostic Testing

These home medical tests may be relevant to Painful intercourse causes:

• Home STD Testing
  • Home HIV Tests
  • Home Chlamydia Tests
  • Home Hepatitis Tests
  • Home Herpes Tests
  • Home Trichomonas Tests
• Menopause: Related Home Testing:
  • Home Menopause Tests
  • Home FSH Hormone Tests
  • Home Osteoporosis Testing
• Vaginal Health: Home Testing:
  • Home Vaginal Infection Tests
  • Home Vaginal PH Tests
  • Home Yeast Infection Tests
  • Home Candida Kits
  • Home Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Test Kits
  • Home Bladder Test Kits
• Sexuality & Libido: Home Testing:
  • Home Hormone Tests
  • Home Libido Tests
  • Home Menopause Testing
  • Home Andropause Tests
• Liver Health & Hepatitis: Home Testing
  • Home Hepatitis Tests
  • Home Liver Tests
  • Sexually Transmitted Disease Tests
• Breast Cancer: Related Home Tests:
  • Home Breast Cancer Test Kits
  • Home Breast Lump Detection
• Nerve Neuropathy: Related Home Testing:
  • Home Diabetes Test Kits
  • Home Blood Glucose Testing Kits

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