Postcoital Urinary Pain

Postcoital urinary pain is a common affliction. Pain can range from burning, cramping and itching to urgency and frequent urination. Often, this pain lasts for hours and can be severe. Always consult with your doctor or clinician if symptoms are recurrent, chronic or prolonged.

Female Issues

• Female urinary pain after sex is often caused by a urinary tract infection (UTI), the standard treatment for which is antibiotics. In some cases, yeast infections may result. UTIs must be treated to avoid kidney damage and other risks.

Male Issues

• Postcoital urinary pain and urgency in men is often related to prostate problems, whether threatening or benign. Have your prostate examined, especially men over 30 years old. Follow with routine checkups.

Anatomical Abnormalities

• Sometimes unusual physical problems are to blame. Mechanical trauma is one cause of urinary pain resulting from sex. The friction of intercourse can aggravate the urinary tract. Anatomical issues such as a tilted uterus, which puts pressure on the bladder, are also possible causes.

Diseases

• Cervical and prostate cancers can sometimes be the cause of postcoital urinary pain and pain in general. If you have blood in your urine, other symptoms or suspect something is wrong, seek tests and care immediately.

Allergies

• Irritants such as latex condoms and trace dirt or bacteria --which travel from the genitals to the urethra--can cause painful allergic reaction. These are not dangerous, but rather uncomfortable. Prescribed medications, alternative contraceptive brands and washing carefully in a bidet, bath or shower can help.

Viruses

• Sexually transmitted viruses can also produce urinary pain. If you have multiple or new partners or simply want to check, get tested. Examine the pubic area for bumps or rashes, and note other symptoms like unusual discharge.